Miami, Jul 18 (V7N)- England and France will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday night, with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 am Bangladesh time.
Although both sides narrowly missed out on a place in the final, they will be eager to finish their World Cup campaigns on a winning note by securing third place.
England reached the playoff after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals, while France were eliminated following a loss to Spain.
The match also carries added significance in the race for the Golden Boot. France captain Kylian Mbappé has scored eight goals and remains level with Lionel Messi in the competition for the tournament's top scorer award.
England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are also in contention, with six goals each, making the third-place playoff an important opportunity to close the gap in the Golden Boot standings.
With pride, a podium finish and individual honours all on the line, both teams are expected to approach the encounter with full intensity.
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