Day 38 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes down to one match: France and England meet in Miami for third place. Kylian Mbappé, whose eight goals are tied for the tournament lead, and Michael Olise, the tournament’s assist leader, headline a French side looking to bounce back from a semifinal exit against Spain. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham lead England’s push for bronze after falling to Argentina in the semifinal. The match airs on FOX and streams live and on demand on FOX One.
World Cup Schedule for Saturday, July 18
France vs. England
- Time: 5 p.m. ET
- TV: FOX
- Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL
France swept Group I before wins over Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco set up a semifinal against Spain, who ended Les Bleus’ run 2-0. England went 2-1-0 through Group L, needed extra time to get past Norway in the quarterfinals, and fell 2-1 to Argentina in the semifinal.
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Who Plays Today in the World Cup?
- France (third-place game)
- England (third-place game)
World Cup Scores Yesterday
No matches were played yesterday, Friday, July 17, as the tournament paused between the semifinals and today’s third-place game. The most recent result:
- Argentina 2, England 1 (Semifinal, July 15)
How to Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All World Cup matches air on FOX and FS1, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
