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France and England bosses say squads will take World Cup play off seriously

France head coach Didier Deschamps and his England counterpart Thomas Tuchel say their teams will play Saturday's World Cup third place play-off game with intensity despite the disappointment of losing their semi-finals against Spain and Argentina respectively.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18

Disappointed France and England to face off in third place World Cup match

France and England meet for their final World Cup match on Saturday competing for third place after failing to reach Sunday's final. Neither of the disappointed teams seems to relish the prospect of the clash: "The best thing for France and England would be for this match not to exist,"…

France 24 · Jul 18

FIFA World Cup: Frustrations abound as France, England face off in third-place match

France and England will compete for third place in the World Cup. Both teams expressed disappointment after losing their semifinal matches. Coach Didier Deschamps will conclude his tenure with France after this game. Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are contenders for the Golden Boot award. This match represents a final…

The Economic Times · Jul 18

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Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup showdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18

France vs. England—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France and England suffered devastating semifinal defeats earlier in the week.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

William Saliba facing months out with 'unbearable' injury as Arsenal hit with worrying update

Centre-back has been playing through injury since March

Evening Standard · Jul 17

What can England get for beating France in World Cup bronze final? Prize money revealed

More than just pride on the line as Three Lions face France in Miami

Evening Standard · Jul 17

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FIFA World Cup 2026: France, England prepare for gloomy World Cup send-off

France and England will play in the World Cup third-place match after semi-final losses. Both teams are disappointed after their respective defeats in the tournament's final stages. This match offers a chance for Kylian Mbappe to lead the scoring charts. Harry Kane's final World Cup appearance might also be marked…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

France Predicted Lineup vs. England: World Cup Third-Place Playoff

The Didier Deschamps era draws to a close in Miami on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

France vs England prediction: 2026 World Cup betting tips and odds

Get our latest betting tips for the World Cup third-place match between France and England

The Independent UK · Jul 17

11 Players Who Play Better for Their Country Than Club

Stars for Argentina, Spain, France and England have overperformed compared to club displays.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

England vs France: World Cup bronze final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Old rivals lock horns in third-place play-off

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Real Madrid’s Biggest Problems Laid Bare at the 2026 World Cup

A wealth of Real Madrid representatives left plenty to be desired this summer.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 16

Quote of the day by France FIFA World Cup 2026 coach Didier Deschamps, 'For me, I always considered that a group is above everything else' is a life lesson on winning psychology that says collective success should always take priority over personal ambition

Quote of the day by Didier Deschamps offers a timeless lesson about teamwork, humility, and leadership. Didier Deschamps' words remind us that lasting success grows from cooperation, mutual respect, and a commitment to something greater than ourselves. Whether in sports, business, education, or everyday life, individuals achieve their greatest accomplishments…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

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The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Kylian Mbappé feels sands of time shifting as France suffer fresh World Cup angst

France’s captain has played with a sense of unfinished business but he will be 31 when the next World Cup begins

Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Ranking France’s ‘Fabulous Five’ on Their World Cup Performances

France’s star-studded attack scored 16 times during its run to the semifinals.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15

Spain leave France at sixes and sevens as L’Équipe dish out the twos

In today’s Football Daily: Spain put the pain on France

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Copa Independent | How Spain dismantled France – plus our England v Argentina predictions

Lawrence Ostlere is joined by Miguel Delaney and Kieran Jackson to discuss Spain’s stunning win over France. Should Didier Deschamps have started with three in midfield? Why did France’s stars play so poorly? And can anyone stop Spain winning a second World Cup?

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Sports Illustrated · Jul 15

Didier Deschamps Pointing Finger at Referee Masks Real Reason France Lost to Spain

The 2018 champion exited the 2026 tournament with a whimper.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 15

French fans come to terms with World Cup exit after Spain defeat

French supporters who had travelled to Dallas for the semi-final against Spain left the stadium disappointed, but admitting grudging respect for a well-organised opponent. There was little appetite for excuses and gratitude towards Didier Deschamps – as well as curiosity over what's to come when France legend Zinedine Zidane steps…

France 24 · Jul 15

Spain dominate France and advance to World Cup final

It was France's biggest hurdle at the World Cup – a team they haven't beaten since 2017. For Les Bleus, that streak continues as Spain outclassed Didier Deschamps' side with a 2-0 win in Dallas. The 2010 champions will now get a chance to add a second star to their…

France 24 · Jul 15

Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus

France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second World Cup title in 2018, two…

The Independent UK · Jul 15

France bid adieu to Didier Deschamps and a legacy tied to one question

Les Bleus exit at the semi-finals, ending a run of winners, finalists and the final four, but, as Richard Jolly writes, Deschamps might be both the most decorated Frenchman on the global stage and an underachiever

International Business Times UK · Jul 15

World Cup Referees Under a Microscope: From Spain's Controversial Penalty to Alleged Argentina Favouritism

The Spain vs France World Cup semifinal sparked controversy over officiating decisions, with French manager Didier Deschamps questioning the referee's competence after a pivotal penalty decision.

The Independent UK · Jul 15

Didier Deschamps questions World Cup semi-final referee after France beaten by Spain

France were beaten 2-0 by Spain to miss out on a place

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