England are set to play France in the World Cup 2026 bronze medal match on Saturday, July 10 at Miami Stadium. The match kicks off at 10pm UK time. This will be England's final game of the tournament after losing 2-1 to Argentina in the semi-finals, while France lost 2-0 to Spain.
Match Details and Venue
The third-place play-off will be staged at Miami Stadium, a modern arena where England previously defeated Norway in the quarter-finals. The match offers both teams a chance to leave the World Cup with a medal after disappointing semi-final defeats.
England's Path to the Bronze Match
England suffered a dramatic 2-1 loss to reigning world champions Argentina. Anthony Gordon opened the scoring, but late goals from Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez turned the game around. The Three Lions now aim for their best World Cup finish since 1966.
France's Semi-Final Defeat
France lost 2-0 to a clinical Spain side, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. Manager Didier Deschamps will oversee his last match in charge of the national team, as he prepares to step down after the tournament.
Stakes for England
Winning the bronze medal would give England their best World Cup performance since 1966. The team also seeks to avenge their painful elimination by France in the 2022 quarter-finals. According to reports, the squad is motivated to end the tournament on a high note.
