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European rivals France and England will lock horns in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff match at the Miami Stadium on Sunday, aiming to soften the blows of their respective semi-final heartbreaks.
The France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff starts at 2:30 AM IST. The FRA vs ENG football match will be available to watch on live streaming and live telecast in India.
The third-place playoff match has been part of the World Cup since 1934, the second edition of the tournament, with the 1950 edition being the only exception.
The France football team arrives in Miami after its bid for a third FIFA World Cup title was ended by Spain in the semis.
Didier Deschamps’ side had won all six of their football matches before the last four, topping Group I with a perfect nine points and keeping clean sheets in each of the three knockout rounds.
Les Bleus beat Sweden in the round of 32, Paraguay in the round of 16 and Morocco in the quarter-finals before falling 2-0 to Spain in Dallas.
Kylian Mbappe has led the French platoon from the front with eight goals and three assists – a tally which places him behind only Lionel Messi, who has one more assist, in the Golden Boot race.
The French skipper will hope to add to his tally in the bronze medal playoff in a bid to leapfrog Messi and keep hold of the Golden Boot.
Michael Olise has supplied a competition-high five assists as France emerged as the most ruthless attacking unit in this year’s FIFA World Cup before Spain shut them out in the semis.
Sunday’s match also brings the curtain down on France head coach Didier Deschamps’ long reign, with the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner having confirmed that this tournament will be his last in charge of France.
The England football team, meanwhile, will be looking to secure its best World Cup finish since winning the title 60 years back.
Thomas Tuchel’s side lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina in the semi-finals, with Anthony Gordon’s opener cancelled out by Enzo Fernandez before Lautaro Martinez struck the winner.
The Three Lions had earlier seen off the Democratic Republic of Congo, Mexico and Norway in the knockout rounds.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have been England’s leading marksmen with six goals and one assist apiece.
France vs England football head-to-head
France and England have met 32 times in official competitions and friendly matches, with the Three Lions winning 17, Les Bleus emerging victorious on 10 occasions and five contests ending in draws.
At the FIFA World Cup, the two teams have crossed paths three times. England won 2-0 in the 1966 group stage and 3-1 in the 1982 group stage, before France edged the 2022 quarter-finals 2-1, which was also the last time the two sides faced each other.
Where to watch France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 live in India
Live streaming and live telecast of the France vs England football match will be available on Zee5. Live telecast of the FRA vs ENG FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match will be available on Unite8 Sports 1, Unite8 Sports 1 HD, Unite8 Sports 2 and Unite8 Sports 2 HD TV channels in India. The playoff will also be broadcast live on the DD Sports TV channel in India.
France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 squads and players
France football team: Kylian Mbappe (captain), Mike Maignan (GK), Robin Risser (GK), Brice Samba (GK), Lucas Digne, Malo Gusto, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konate, Jules Kounde, Maxence Lacroix, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, N’Golo Kante, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, Aurelien Tchouameni, Warren Zaire-Emery, Maghnes Akliouche, Bradley Barcola, Rayan Cherki, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Michael Olise, Marcus Thuram.
England football team: Harry Kane (captain), Dean Henderson (GK), Jordan Pickford (GK), James Trafford (GK), Dan Burn, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Jarell Quansah, Djed Spence, John Stones, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Eberechi Eze, Jordan Henderson, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins.
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