England and France will contest the 2026 World Cup third-place match on Saturday, 18 July, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The game kicks off at 5pm ET.
How to watch
In the United States, the match will be broadcast on Fox and Telemundo, with streaming available on Fubo. Canadian viewers can watch on TSN, while the BBC One will show the game in the United Kingdom. Australian audiences can stream it on SBS.
What to expect
The third-place game is often seen as a consolation, with both teams coming off semi-final defeats. France lost to Spain, while England were beaten by their opponents. Managers Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel may rotate their squads, giving minutes to players who have been on the periphery. Kobbie Mainoo could finally get game time for England.
Kylian Mbappé, tied with Lionel Messi for the tournament lead with eight goals, will be a key player for France. He is in contention for the Golden Boot and could start despite the match's lower stakes.
Player to watch
Kylian Mbappé (France): The Real Madrid forward has been in devastating form and could sign off with a strong performance.
