England are set to play their final match at the 2026 World Cup against France in the bronze medal match on Saturday, July 18. The third-place play-off will kick off at 10pm local time at Miami Stadium in Florida, the same venue where England secured a quarter-final victory over Norway earlier in the tournament.
How England and France reached the bronze final
Both teams enter the match after disappointing semi-final defeats. England lost 2-1 to reigning champions Argentina, with late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez cancelling out Anthony Gordon's opener. France suffered a 2-0 loss to Spain, with Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scoring for the Spanish side.
For France, manager Didier Deschamps will oversee his final match in charge of the national team, as he is set to step down after the tournament. The match also offers England a chance to avenge their 2022 World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.
Stakes for England
The bronze medal match gives England an opportunity to secure their best World Cup finish in 60 years. A victory would mark a significant achievement for Thomas Tuchel's squad and provide a positive end to their campaign.
Fans across England can gather to watch the match, which is scheduled for a late kick-off to accommodate viewers in the UK. The match promises to be an entertaining clash between two European titans.
