England, France Set for World Cup Third-Place Showdown

England and France will meet on Saturday in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, with both teams looking to finish the tournament on a high after falling short in the semifinals.

The match in Miami will be their first encounter since France defeated England 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

France were knocked out by Spain in the semifinals, while England lost 2-1 to defending champions Argentina after surrendering a second-half lead.

The game could also influence the race for the Golden Boot, with France captain Kylian Mbappé tied with Lionel Messi on eight goals.

England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham remain in contention with six goals each.

The match will be Didier Deschamps’ final outing as France coach after 14 years in charge, during which he led the team to the 2018 World Cup title and the 2022 final.

England are aiming for their first-ever win in a World Cup third-place playoff, while France hope to end their campaign with a bronze medal.

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