WC 2026 ⚽ · 16 July 2026

England plays France for World Cup third place Saturday

England's World Cup journey isn't quite over, with a third-place play-off against France on Saturday at 22:00 BST. The match offers England a chance to achieve their best World Cup finish since 1966, surpassing previous third-place defeats in 1990 and 2018. The play-off also provides a final opportunity to watch competitive football before the Premier League returns on 21 August.

By BriefTea Editorial · 16 July 2026 at 15:18

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