France and England will lock horns in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff on Saturday, July 18 (Sunday, July 19 in India), with both European heavyweights looking to end their campaigns on a winning note. After suffering semifinal defeats to Spain and Argentina respectively, the two sides now battle for the bronze medal in what promises to be an entertaining contest.
The match will also mark the end of an era for Didier Deschamps, who is set to take charge of France for the 187th and final time. The World Cup-winning captain has spent 14 years at the helm of Les Bleus and will hope to bow out with a victory.
