FrancevsEngland
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4:00 PM ET · Miami Stadium
The Bronze Final
Pride, redemption, a place on the podium
Third place is not the prize either team travelled to North America for, but a World Cup medal is forever. France and England arrive in Miami carrying the weight of narrow semi-final heartbreak and the knowledge that only one leaves with bronze around their neck.
France
Les Bleus took Portugal to the brink in the semi-finals, fighting back from a goal down only to lose the penalty shootout 5-4 after a 1-1 draw. Didier Deschamps’ side have pedigree - winners in 2018, runners-up in 2022 - but this generation wants a medal of their own. For Mbappé, the bronze is the one World Cup colour missing from his cabinet.
England
The Three Lions pushed defending champions Argentina all the way in a 2-1 extra-time thriller, taking the lead before a second-half equaliser and a late extra-time winner broke English hearts. A bronze medal would mark England’s best World Cup finish since their 1966 triumph - a tangible measure of progress. Bellingham has been the tournament’s standout midfielder, while Kane’s leadership has anchored a young, fearless side.
Players to Watch
France
FIFA Rank #2 · World Cup winners 1998, 2018
Kylian Mbappé
Forward · #10
The tournament’s most electrifying talent. Mbappé has carried France’s attack with blistering pace and clinical finishing. A bronze medal would round out his World Cup collection after gold in 2018 and silver in 2022.
27
Age
5
Tournament Goals
3
Assists
England
FIFA Rank #4 · World Cup winners 1966
Jude Bellingham
Midfielder · #10
The heartbeat of England’s midfield. Bellingham has dictated games with his vision, power, and composure beyond his years. His driving runs and ability to arrive late in the box make him England’s most dangerous creative force.
23
Age
3
Tournament Goals
2
Assists
Also watch
Harry Kane
Captain · Forward · England’s all-time leading scorer
Match Day
Where to Watch & Tickets
TV & Streaming
The match will be broadcast live on Fox Sports (US), BBC One (UK), and TF1 (France). Stream via Fox Sports App, BBC iPlayer, or FIFA+ (selected regions).
Tickets
Limited resale tickets available on the official FIFA Hospitality portal. Miami Stadium capacity is 65,000. CheckFIFA.com/ticketsfor the latest availability. Prices range from $150 (upper bowl) to $2,500+ (hospitality).
Venue
Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium) · 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Gates open at 2:00 PM ET. Parking available on-site ($40-60); public transit via Brightline to MiamiCentral + shuttle service.
Kickoff Times
Miami (ET) · 4:00 PM
London (BST) · 9:00 PM
Paris (CEST) · 10:00 PM
Dubai (GST) · 12:00 AM
Live Updates
Match Centre
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One match. One medal. Forever.
In sixty years, nobody asks who finished fourth. This is for the bronze - for the podium, for the history books, for the pride of two footballing nations. Miami, 4:00 PM. The last whistle of World Cup 2026.
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