France vs England Predictions - FIFA World Cup Third Place Play-Off 2026

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Match Details

Date: July 19, 2026, at 04:00am
Venue: Miami Stadium, Florida, USA.

Current Betting Odds

France – $2.00
Draw – $3.50
England – $4.00

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The bronze medal match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup pits France against England at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Both sides will be reeling from their losses to Spain and Argentina respectively, but they will need to bounce back quickly here.

France last won the tournament in 2018, finished second in 2022 and will be seeking something to show for this World Cup in 2026.

England meanwhile are seeking their best World Cup finish since 1966 and Thoams Tuchel will be desperate to silence his doubters in this one.

Both sides will shuffle the pack, which could make for an entertaining game in Miami, with not much to lose on both ends.

Here is a look ahead to France vs England:

Best Bet

France to win the match @ $2.00

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Losing to Spain in the last four will hurt France but Didier Deschamps’s side can reflect on a very good tournament all in.

They are a very young team, with some of the most potent attacking talent in the world and they will be desperate to kick on ahead of Euro 2028.

Although Spain were too much for them, it had been a clinic from les Blues in the tournament so far and they should have plenty of confidence ahead of this one against England.

For Thomas Tuchel’s side, responding to their critics after their Argentina loss will be key and a third place finish in this tournament would be a decent return.

However, France should have too much for the Three Lions, regardless of who they put on the pitch.

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France to win & BTTS @ $4.00

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Games like this are always tough to call, with all three results very much in play across the 90 minutes.

While it isn’t a dead rubber, neither side will be desperate to win it and it could be more about giving minutes to some fringe players.

By that assessment, France have the superior overall squad and should shuffle the pack accordingly.

This will be an entertaining game, with France ready to pick up some final game silverware for Didier Deschamps.

Best Value Bet

Kylian Mbappe to score anytime @ $2.10

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Individual honours tend to go out of the window at World Cups, but Kylian Mbappe is always a man chasing personal acclaim.

He is in a real battle with Lionel Messi to score the most goals in the tournament and they are tied at eight goals apiece.

Generally, Mbappe relishes the big occasion, and he could be the difference maker for France again here.

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