England will play France in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday evening, after their semi-final defeat to Argentina. The game kicks off at 5pm local time in Miami, which is 10pm BST in the UK. The match will be broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC iPlayer, with coverage starting at 9:30pm BST.
What is at stake?
While the fixture is often dismissed as a consolation, the winner will receive bronze medals and a $30 million (£22 million) prize from FIFA. England manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane aim to secure a positive end to the tournament, facing a France side led by Didier Deschamps and Kylian Mbappé.
When will the match finish?
If the match ends in normal time, it should conclude by midnight BST. If extra time and penalties are required, the game is likely to finish around 1am BST. Pubs in England are permitted to stay open until 2am for this late kick-off.
Betting odds
According to bookmakers at the time of writing, France are favourites to win at 19/20, while England are priced at 3/1. A draw after normal time is offered at 31/10.
Head-to-head history
England and France have met 32 times in international football. England have won 17 matches, France have won 10, and five games have ended in a draw.
England's World Cup 2026 results
- England 4–2 Croatia
- England 0–0 Ghana
- Panama 0–2 England
- England 2–1 DR Congo
- Mexico 2–3 England
- Norway 1–2 England
- England 1–2 Argentina
World Cup final details
The 2026 World Cup final takes place on Sunday July 19, with Spain facing Argentina in New Jersey. Kick-off is at 8pm BST, and the match will be shown on both BBC One and ITV1.
