England meet France in the Third-Place Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 5:00 PM ET
- Location: Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- TV Channels: FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish), Universo (Spanish)
How to Watch England vs. France on July 18, 2026
You can watch France take on England live on DIRECTV on Telemundo and Universo on July 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.
England vs. France — Third-Place Match Preview
England and France meet at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens for the Third-Place Match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the last stop before the Final between Argentina and Spain. Thomas Tuchel’s England reached this point with knockout wins over Congo DR, Mexico and Norway in extra time before a semifinal loss to Argentina on July 15, while Didier Deschamps’ France advanced past Sweden, Paraguay and Morocco before a semifinal loss to Spain on July 14.
France carries the sharper scoring record into Miami with 16 goals scored and just 4 allowed across 7 matches against England’s 14 goals and 8 conceded over the same span. Kylian Mbappé paces France with 8 goals in 7 appearances and Ousmane Dembélé has added 5 more, giving Deschamps two proven finishers to lean on even with the Final now out of reach. Michael Olise has supplied 5 assists from midfield to keep both scorers fed through four knockout rounds. Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham sit tied atop England’s scoring chart with 6 goals apiece in 7 appearances, while Bukayo Saka has chipped in 3 assists from the wing. Dayot Upamecano has been the steadiest presence in France’s back line with 11 tackles won and 13 interceptions across 7 matches, and Djed Spence has matched that workrate for England with 12 tackles won and 5 interceptions of his own. Neither side wanted this fixture after the July 14 and July 15 semifinal exits, but a third-place finish and a measure of pride are still on the table before the tournament closes.
National TV
Telemundo, Universo
What Time is the France vs. England Match Today?
The England vs. France match starts at 5:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch England vs. France?
You can watch England vs. France on Telemundo and Universo.
Players to Watch: England vs. France
England
Harry Kane — F. Kane has scored 6 goals in 7 appearances for England, sharing the team lead with Jude Bellingham as the tournament reaches its final weekend. His finishing has been the constant in an England side that needed extra time and penalties to survive earlier knockout rounds, and Miami Gardens gives him one more chance to add to that tally.
Bukayo Saka — F. Saka’s 3 assists in 6 appearances have made him England’s most reliable source of service from the wing. His deliveries have set up teammates through four knockout rounds, and a strong final outing would cap a tournament in which he has rarely gone quiet for long.
Djed Spence — D. Spence has provided steady cover down the flank, winning 12 tackles and adding 5 interceptions across all 7 of the team’s matches. His work has helped a defense that has conceded 8 goals over 7 games, and he arrives at the Third-Place Match having played every stage of the run.
France
Kylian Mbappé — F. Mbappé has 8 goals in 7 appearances, the headline number in a French attack that has scored 16 times and conceded just 4 across the tournament. His finishing has carried France through every knockout round, and Saturday’s match is a chance to add to a tally that already leads his own team.
Michael Olise — M. Olise has quietly put together 5 assists in 7 appearances, giving France a creative outlet that has kept Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé supplied throughout the knockout rounds. His distribution from midfield has been a steady thread in France’s run even with the spotlight staying on his more famous attacking teammates.
Dayot Upamecano — D. Upamecano has anchored France’s back line with 11 tackles won and 13 interceptions across 7 appearances, numbers that have underpinned 4 clean sheets and just 4 goals conceded all tournament. His reading of the game has made France difficult to break down even in matches where the attack did the heavy lifting.
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