France and England will compete in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff at Miami Stadium in Florida on Sunday. Both teams, having fallen short in the semifinals, aim to end their campaigns positively despite not reaching the final. The match holds added significance for France’s manager Didier Deschamps, overseeing his final game after a successful 14-year tenure.
In their history, England has won 17 out of 32 meetings with France, with the latter winning their recent World Cup encounter in 2022. France, with Kylian Mbappé’s attacking prowess, aims for a strong finish, while England, led by Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, seeks to challenge them. Viewers in India can watch the match live on the Zee5 platform and app.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff will take place at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday, July 15, at 12:30 AM IST. The squads for France and England include notable players like Mbappé and Kane, respectively. Refereeing the match will be Ivan Barton.
