France vs England: World Cup 2026 Third Place Play-off
France vs England is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place Play-off fixture on July 18, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, with a place in the next round of the knockout bracket on the line.
How they got here
France lost 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the July 14-15 semifinals, sending both into the third-place play-off on July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is 5pm ET. The match decides the bronze medal, official recognition as the tournament's third-best team, and $29 million in prize money -- $2 million more than fourth place.
What's at stake
This is a single-elimination Third Place Play-off tie: the winner advances in the World Cup 2026 knockout bracket and the loser is out.
France vs England FAQ
When and where is France vs England at the World Cup 2026?
France vs England is a FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place Play-off fixture on July 18, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
How did France and England reach this stage?
France lost 2-0 to Spain and England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the July 14-15 semifinals, sending both into the third-place play-off on July 18 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is 5pm ET. The match decides the bronze medal, official recognition as the tournament's third-best team, and $29 million in prize money -- $2 million more than fourth place.
What is at stake in France vs England?
France vs England is a single-elimination FIFA World Cup 2026 Third Place Play-off match: the winner advances in the knockout bracket and the loser is eliminated.