England will conclude their World Cup campaign against France in the third-place play-off in Miami on July 18, 2026. The match kicks off at 10pm BST at Miami Stadium, where the Three Lions previously defeated Norway in the quarter-finals.
England seek best finish since 1966
Three days after a crushing semi-final defeat to Argentina, England aim to secure their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to rotate his squad following a gruelling six-week campaign across North America.
France, meanwhile, will give Didier Deschamps a fitting send-off in his final match in charge. The only notable subplot involves Kylian Mbappe, who is vying to overtake Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
How to watch and kick-off details
UK viewers can watch the match live on BBC One, with coverage starting at 9:30pm. The game is also available to stream on BBC iPlayer. Metro's live blog provides minute-by-minute updates, team news, and goal coverage.
England's third-place decider against France will be played at Miami Stadium, where the Three Lions beat Norway in the quarter-finals earlier in the tournament.
