France vs England - Live Stream
View the live stream and TV coverage details and live score for the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place Match - France vs England.
France and England meet one final time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday, July 18, as two European heavyweights battle for third place in Miami. Both sides arrive disappointed after semifinal defeats—France falling 2-0 to Spain and England suffering a dramatic 2-1 loss to Argentina—but the bronze-medal match still offers a chance to end the tournament on a positive note. The fixture also marks the final game of Didier Deschamps' long reign as France manager, adding extra emotional significance for Les Bleus. Kick-off is scheduled for 18:00 local time (EDT), 00:00 CEST (Sunday, July 19), and 18:00 US Eastern Time (EDT).
How to Watch France vs England – FIFA World Cup Match
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| Great Britain | Viewers in UK can watch the match live on: |
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| Germany | Greman fans can watch the match live on:
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| Portugal | In Portugal the game will be broadcast live on Sport TV Channels 1 and 5. |
| Italy | In Italy fans can access the live coverage on:
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| Belgium | Football fans in Belgium can follow the match live on: |
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| Spain | Fubo TV, DAZN, RTVE Play, Tele Deportes, TVE La 1, La 2 Cat and Movistar Plus+ – M+ Liga de Campeones will broadcast the match live in Spain. |
| Sweden | In Sweden, the live coverage of the match will be available on SVT 1, SVT Play, NRK 1 and Discovery +. |
| Norway | The Norwegian football fans can watch the match live on NRK 1 and NRK Sports. |
| France | beIN Sports 1, beIN Sports Connect, myCanal, M6+, Molotov and M6 will provide live coverage for French football fans. |
| Worldwide | See FIFA World Cup Media Partners by Country |
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Team news
France
- Didier Deschamps is expected to rotate several players following the semifinal defeat to Spain.
- Captain Kylian Mbappé is fit and available despite speculation over rotation, with Deschamps confirming his availability.
- Defender William Saliba remains unavailable through injury, while several fringe players could be handed starts in Deschamps' farewell match.
England
- Thomas Tuchel is also expected to freshen up his starting XI after England's heartbreaking semifinal loss to Argentina.
- Several squad players who have featured sparingly during the tournament are in contention to start.
- Harry Kane is expected to lead the attack, although changes are anticipated across midfield and defense.
Predicted line-ups
France (4-2-3-1):
Maignan; Gusto, Upamecano, Lacroix, Theo Hernandez; Kanté, Koné; Dembélé, Olise, Doué; Mbappé.
England (4-3-3):
Henderson; Chalobah, Guehi, Stones, Spence; Mainoo, Anderson, Rogers; Madueke, Kane, Rashford.