Fixture: France vs England
Tournament: FIFA World Cup 2026  – Third Place Play-off
Date/Time: 01:00 GMT +4  19 th July
Arena: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL)


Match Preview :

The France vs England match will take place on 10 July at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, FL) as part of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place Play-off.

Although the final remains the ultimate objective, the third-place match gives both teams one last opportunity to finish the tournament on a positive note and earn a place on the World Cup podium.

After falling short in the semifinals, both sides will be determined to respond with a strong performance and end their campaign with a victory.

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest stage in international football, and every match carries great importance. Securing third place would be a significant achievement and a reward for the consistency and quality both teams have shown throughout the tournament.

France will aim to control possession and dictate the tempo of the game, while England will look to stay organized defensively and take advantage of quick transitions and counterattacks.

With talented players on both sides, fans can expect an entertaining and competitive contest filled with quality football and plenty of attacking moments.


France are considered slight favorites, but England have the quality and determination to challenge for victory and finish their World Cup journey on a high note.

 

Probable Lineups

France:


Goalkeeper:  Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Robin Risser.

Defender:  Malo Gusto, Lucas Digne, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, Ibrahima Konaté, William Saliba, Théo Hernandez, Lucas Hernandez, Maxence Lacroix.

Midfielder:  Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, N’Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Forward:  Ousmane Dembélé, Marcus Thuram, Kylian Mbappé (captain), Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Désiré Doué, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Rayan Cherki, Maghnes Akliouche.

Coach:  Didier Deschamps

 

 

England:

Goalkeeper:  Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford.

Defender:  John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Tino Livramento, Djed Spence, Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah.

Midfielder:  Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers, Kobbie Mainoo, Elliot Anderson.

Forward:  Harry Kane (captain), Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ollie Watkins, Anthony Gordon, Eberechi Eze, Noni Madueke, Ivan Toney.

Coach:  Thomas Tuchel 

 

LiveonScore Prediction:

1. France to win

2. Both Teams to Score – Yes

3. Over 2.5 Goals