As of July 18, 2026, France and England are competing in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is being held at a venue in the United States, which co-hosts the tournament with Canada and Mexico. The exact location and result are not yet available as the match is ongoing or has just concluded.
Both teams reached the semifinals but lost: France was defeated by Argentina, while England fell to Brazil. The bronze medal match is a chance for redemption and a strong finish to the tournament.
This is a high-stakes encounter between two European football powerhouses, with both nations seeking to add a World Cup bronze to their history. France won the World Cup in 2018, while England's best result was victory in 1966.
