France and England are set to compete for third place in the World Cup. While they didn’t reach the final, the two teams still have the bronze medal to play for. The match will take place at Miami Stadium on Saturday at 5 p.m. ET, with FOX broadcasting the event.
France vs Spain Recap
France had a strong World Cup performance before their semifinal defeat to Spain, losing 2-0. Prior to this, France won six victories, with only four goals conceded across seven matches. Their run included a dominant win over Paraguay in the Round of 16.
A penalty kick set the tone in the semifinal when Lucas Digne’s critical mistake allowed Spain to score in the 22nd minute. Lamine Yamal committed a foul, and Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot. Spain later doubled their lead through Pedro Porro in the 58th minute, securing Spain’s victory.
England vs Argentina Recap
England almost secured a ticket to the final when Anthony Gordon scored in the 55th minute of their match against Argentina. The goal, set up by Harry Kane’s long pass, gave England the lead. However, Argentina’s resilience led to an equalizer from Enzo Fernandez in the 85th minute.
Argentina’s Lautaro Martinez became their match-winning hero after scoring the decisive goal in stoppage time. Assisted by Lionel Messi, Martinez was in perfect position to head the ball past Jordan Pickford, ending England’s hopes for a World Cup title.
Upcoming Match
Despite their semifinal setbacks, both France and England still have a chance to claim the bronze medal. They will face each other on Saturday, July 17, 2026, at Miami Stadium, Miami, Florida. Fans can watch the match live on FOX or stream it on FOX One and FOX Sports.