Updated July 20, 2026
France 4-6 England: third-place result and final-weekend context
England beat France 6-4 in the World Cup 2026 third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. England finish third, France finish fourth, Spain are champions and Argentina are runner-up after the final.
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Final status
France vs England is final: England win 6-4
France
Match final
- Expected release
- France 4-6 England
- What to watch
- France finish fourth. This page did not archive the full player-by-player teamsheet during the live window.
England
Match final
- Expected release
- England finish third
- What to watch
- England close the tournament with a 6-4 win. Use official highlights or match reports for player-by-player details.
The useful reader check has moved from projected lineups to the confirmed result. England finish third, France finish fourth, and lineup projections should now be treated only as archived pre-match context.
Fast answer
France vs England was Match 103
France vs England was the World Cup 2026 third-place match, not the final. England won 6-4 and finished third after both teams had lost their semifinals.
Confirmed details
France vs England quick facts
Match
France vs England
England beat France in Match 103 and finished third.
Result
France 4-6 England
The third-place match is final.
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium
The third-place match is in Miami Gardens, Florida.
China time
Sunday, July 19, 5:00 AM CST
For Chinese viewers, this is now a replay or highlights window.
Lineup archive
France vs England pre-match lineup notes
Projected France XI
Still the cleanest read in goal if France keep a strong spine.
Offers defensive control if England start with pace on the left.
Important against Kane's movement and England's set-piece threat.
Recovery pace matters if England attack the space behind France.
A more aggressive choice if France want width and early crosses.
Gives France the platform if the game becomes transitional.
A rotation-friendly option who can cover ground and carry the ball.
Could start if France want structure rather than a fully experimental XI.
A direct outlet if England's full-backs push high.
The Golden Boot question: if he starts, every chance matters before Messi plays the final.
A fresh-leg route if France rotate one of the attacking roles.
Projected England XI
The most likely goalkeeper if England keep their usual matchday spine.
Recovery pace still matters against Mbappe or Barcola.
Useful for building out if France press England's first pass.
A steady option if England do not heavily rotate the back line.
Fitness and minutes are the check; England may protect him if the workload is high.
England's control point in front of the defence.
Still has a Golden Boot outside chance, but his minutes may depend on recovery.
Can connect midfield to Kane if England use this as a response game.
A key width option, though third-place rotation is possible.
Needs a big scoring match to re-enter the Golden Boot conversation.
A plausible fresh attacking choice if England rotate from the semifinal XI.
Golden Boot watch
Third-place goals are now part of the scorer race
Golden Boot
Third-place goals are now in the table
France vs England is complete, so the Golden Boot race now moves to the Spain vs Argentina final with the third-place goals already counted.
Golden Boot
England's scorers get their final total
England players have no remaining match after the 6-4 win, so their tournament scoring totals are now closed.
Golden Boot
Third-place goals count
Goals in France vs England count toward the Golden Boot. Penalty shootout goals after extra time would not count, but goals during normal time or extra time do.
Local times
France vs England kickoff by country
| Region | Date | Kickoff |
|---|---|---|
| Miami / ET | Saturday, July 18 | 5:00 PM |
| UK / BST | Saturday, July 18 | 10:00 PM |
| France / CEST | Saturday, July 18 | 11:00 PM |
| India / IST | Sunday, July 19 | 2:30 AM |
| China / CST | Sunday, July 19 | 5:00 AM |
| Brazil / BRT | Saturday, July 18 | 6:00 PM |
How they got here
Semifinal routes into the third-place match
France route
France 0-2 Spain
France moved into the third-place match after Spain won the first semifinal, then finished fourth after losing to England.
England route
England 1-2 Argentina
England moved into Match 103 after Argentina turned the second semifinal late in Atlanta, then beat France 6-4.
Final context
Spain vs Argentina final
The third-place result leaves Spain vs Argentina as the only remaining match at MetLife Stadium.
Preview
What could decide France vs England
England finished the tournament with a 10-goal win
The third-place match opened up into the highest-scoring game of the final weekend, with England taking third and France finishing fourth.
France leave with fourth place
France had already lost the semifinal to Spain, and the 6-4 defeat to England closes their tournament outside the medal places.
The result changes the scorer-race context
Goals in the third-place match count for the Golden Boot table, so final-day scorer pages should now start from the completed France vs England total.
The final is now the only live fixture left
With Match 103 complete, the tournament focus moves fully to Spain vs Argentina on July 19.
Why it still matters
The third-place match is more than a consolation game
A medal, ranking points and prize money are still on the line
The match is not the final, but it still decides third place, adds a tournament result to each team's record and gives both squads one more official game.
The lineup reveals the mood
A strong XI says the coaches still want a statement finish. Heavy rotation says recovery, minutes and player protection are taking priority.
It can rewrite the scorer table
Mbappe, Kane and Bellingham all have a final chance to move before the Spain vs Argentina final closes the tournament scoring race.
After full time
Checks that matter after the third-place match
- Use the final score first: England 6-4 France.
- Treat lineup projections as archived pre-match context, not current guidance.
- For highlights or replay, confirm your local broadcaster's post-match window.
- For tournament status, move next to Spain vs Argentina in the final.
- For Chinese readers, the third-place match is now a Sunday morning replay/highlights item.
Watching plan
Replay, highlights and lineup notes
Check the country listing first
Third-place matches can sit in a different TV window from the final. Save the kickoff time, then confirm the official broadcaster or streaming app in your country.
Plan for rotation before judging the match
This is the kind of fixture where the confirmed lineup changes the preview. A rotated side changes the meaning of form, player props and tactical expectations.
Use replay if the local time is awkward
For India, China and other early-morning markets, the cleaner plan is now a replay or highlights package if you missed the live window.
Next up
Follow the final weekend
Match 103 overview
A quick guide to the third-place result, ranking impact and final-weekend schedule.
World Cup 2026 semifinal results
Spain beat France, Argentina beat England, and the final weekend is now fixed.
World Cup 2026 Golden Boot race
The third-place goals are now counted before the Spain vs Argentina final kicks off.
France team guide
France's team page has squad context, tournament route and match links.
England team guide
England's team page has squad context, tournament route and match links.
France vs England third-place match FAQ
When is France vs England in the World Cup 2026 third-place match?
France vs England was played on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET in Miami Gardens, Florida.
What time is France vs England in the UK?
France vs England kicked off at 10:00 PM BST in the UK on Saturday, July 18 and finished England 6-4 France.
What time is France vs England in France?
France vs England kicked off at 11:00 PM CEST in France on Saturday, July 18 and finished France 4-6 England.
Where is France vs England being played?
The third-place match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Why are France and England in the third-place match?
France lost 2-0 to Spain in the first semifinal, and England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the second semifinal.
Is France vs England the final?
No. France vs England is the third-place match. Spain vs Argentina is the World Cup 2026 final.
Are France vs England lineups confirmed?
The match is final. This page does not archive the full starting XIs, so use official match reports if you need player-by-player lineups.
Will Kylian Mbappe play in the third-place match?
The third-place match is complete. France have no remaining World Cup 2026 match after the 6-4 loss to England.
Will Harry Kane start against France?
The match is complete. England's tournament ended with the 6-4 win over France.
Do France vs England goals count for the Golden Boot?
Yes. Goals scored in the third-place match count toward the World Cup Golden Boot. Penalty shootout goals after extra time do not count.
Coverage trust
France vs England third-place sources
Official lineups remain provisional until FIFA publishes the match sheet. The sources below cover the schedule, third-place match context and Golden Boot rules.
Official sources
Official FIFA references
FIFA official World Cup 2026 match schedule
fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/articles/match-schedule-fixtures-results-teams-stadiums
talkSPORT: France vs England third-place match details
talksport.com/football/world-cup/4236250/third-place-play-off-date-time-location-england-france/
AP: Spain vs Argentina final and Golden Boot context
apnews.com/article/55077ce5c4728c4207a39cc4aa8a41a1
Sporting News: Golden Boot tiebreakers
sportingnews.com/us/soccer/news/golden-boot-tiebreaker-world-cup-what-happens-if-players-tie-goals/pddihgflhow1ww9dzgkxj2ap