France and England met in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off on July 18, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida. Both nations suffered heartbreaking semifinal exits — France losing 0-2 to Spain (July 14, Dallas) and England losing 1-2 to Argentina in a dramatic late comeback (July 15, Atlanta). The match featured the rivalry between Kylian Mbappé (France, 9 goals, leading Golden Boot race) and Harry Kane (England). England last played in a major tournament final in 1966 (World Cup), making the semi-final loss particularly painful. The FIFA WC 2026 Final follows on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
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FIFA WC 2026 Third Place Match: France vs England in Miami — Mbappe vs Kane; Hard Rock Stadium July 18
Key Points
- France and England met in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off on July 18, 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Both nations suffered heartbreaking semifinal exits — France losing 0-2 to Spain (July 14, Dallas) and England losing 1-2 to Argentina in a dramatic late comeback (July 15, Atlanta)
- The match featured the rivalry between Kylian Mbappé (France, 9 goals, leading Golden Boot race) and Harry Kane (England)
- England last played in a major tournament final in 1966 (World Cup), making the semi-final loss particularly painful
- The FIFA WC 2026 Final follows on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
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• FIFA WC 2026 3rd Place: France vs England; July 18, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida • France: lost SF 0-2 to Spain (Dallas, Jul 14); England: lost SF 1-2 to Argentina (Atlanta, Jul 15) • Mbappé: 9 goals (Golden Boot race leader); Kane: England captain • England's last WC/major trophy final appearance: 1966 World Cup (home, beat West Germany 4-2)
