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France vs. England live stream: How to watch FIFA World Cup third place, odds, prediction, pick, lineups
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- France and England will compete for third place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, following semifinal losses that denied them a spot in the final.
- The match is a rematch of their 2022 World Cup quarterfinal, where France won 2-1, and both teams are ranked third and fourth respectively by FIFA.
- France, coached by Didier Deschamps in his farewell game, and England, led by Thomas Tuchel, are expected to rotate players due to injuries and fatigue after a grueling tournament.
- Key players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham remain contenders for the Golden Boot but face tough competition from Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
- The game promises to be competitive despite its "consolation" status, with predictions favoring a draw and a win for France on penalties.
