France and England are set to compete for bronze in the World Cup’s third-place playoff. The match will take place at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, and it will be aired on FOX.
France’s Journey
France was on track for a third consecutive World Cup final but was stopped by Spain in a 2-0 loss on Tuesday. Prior to their semifinal defeat, France had been dominant, winning by multiple goals in most matches. They only allowed four goals in seven World Cup games.
Their semifinal against Spain was decided by key moments. France’s Lucas Digne misjudged a challenge, leading to a penalty for Spain. Mikel Oyarzabal converted the penalty in the 22nd minute, putting Spain ahead. Pedro Porro extended the lead with a goal in the 58th minute from a precise pass by Dani Olmo. France attempted to stage a comeback but was unable to break through Spain’s solid defense.
England’s Near-Miss
England seemed poised to advance to the final, holding a 1-0 lead until late in the game. Anthony Gordon scored England’s goal in the 55th minute after a set-up by Morgan Rogers. Harry Kane’s pass initiated the play, catching Argentina’s defense off guard.
Argentina rallied to tie the game before taking the advantage. Enzo Fernandez scored in the 85th minute with a precise shot past Jordan Pickford. Lautaro Martinez scored the decisive goal in stoppage time after a pass from Lionel Messi. Martinez’s goal concluded England’s World Cup hopes, securing Argentina’s place in the final.
Despite their setbacks, both France and England still aim to achieve third place. The anticipation is high as they prepare to face each other on Saturday.
Match Details:
When: Saturday, July 17, 2026
Where: Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida
TV: FOX
Stream: Available on FOX One and FOX Sports
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