Big Soccer Day: France vs. England for Third Place at the 2026 World Cup

What’s Happening on Day 38?

Imagine the World Cup is like a giant school tournament. After lots of games, we are now at Day 38 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup (the biggest soccer tournament in the world). On this day, there is only one match:

• France and England play each other in Miami, USA.
• This is the third-place game (kind of like playing for the bronze medal).
• Both teams lost in the semifinals (the round before the final), so now they fight to finish third instead of fourth.

Important Point: This match decides who gets third place after the two best teams already moved on to the final.

The Star Players

Every team has superheroes. Here are the big names:

• Kylian Mbappé (France): He has scored 8 goals so far, which is tied for the most in the whole tournament.
• Michael Olise (France): He has given the most assists (passes that lead directly to a goal) in the tournament.
• Harry Kane (England): One of England’s top scorers and leaders.
• Jude Bellingham (England): A key player helping England push for bronze.

France wants to bounce back after losing to Spain in the semifinal. England wants to bounce back after losing to Argentina in the semifinal.

World Cup Schedule for Saturday, July 18

France vs. England

Here is the simple info for the match:

• Time: 5 p.m. ET (Eastern Time in the US)
• TV: FOX (a TV channel)
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One (watch live or later on the internet)
• Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami, FL

Important Point: You can watch it on regular TV (FOX) or stream it on FOX One, even after it finishes.

How Did They Get Here?

Let’s look at their journey like a story:

France’s path:

1. Won all games in Group I (their starting group).
2. Beat Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco.
3. Played Spain in the semifinal and lost 2-0.

England’s path:

1. Went 2 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws in Group L.
2. Needed extra time (bonus playing time) to beat Norway in the quarterfinals.
3. Lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semifinal.

How to Watch the World Cup Final

The big championship game is tomorrow!

• Teams: Spain vs. Argentina
• When: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. ET
• Where: New York New Jersey Stadium
• TV: FOX
• Stream: Watch 3 days free on FOX One

Important Point: The final is a separate game from France vs. England. France and England are playing for third; Spain and Argentina play for first and second.

Who Plays Today in the World Cup?

Only two teams are playing today:

• France (third-place game)
• England (third-place game)

Bonus Video: Top Goals and Moments

There is a fun video by Danny Parkins and Dax McCarty where they give out awards for:

• Best moments
• Best goals
• Best players
• Best moment for the US men’s team (USMNT) in the tournament

You can find it on FOX Sports if you want to watch highlights.

World Cup Scores Yesterday

Yesterday was Friday, July 17. Nothing was played because the tournament took a break between the semifinals and today’s game.

The most recent result before that:

• Argentina 2, England 1 (Semifinal, July 15)

Summary

On Day 38 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, France and England meet in Miami at 5 p.m. ET for the third-place match. France’s Mbappé and Olise, and England’s Kane and Bellingham are the stars to watch. You can see it on FOX or FOX One. The final between Spain and Argentina is on July 19. Yesterday had no games, and the last score was Argentina beating England 2-1.

FAQ

1. What is the third-place game?
It is a match between the two teams that lost in the semifinals. The winner gets third place in the tournament.

2. Where can I watch France vs. England?
On TV via FOX, or stream live and on demand on FOX One (with 3 free days).

3. Why were there no games on July 17?
The World Cup paused for one day between the semifinals and the third-place game.

4. Who is the top scorer so far?
Kylian Mbappé of France, with 8 goals (tied for the lead with others).

5. When is the World Cup Final?
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET, Spain vs. Argentina in New York New Jersey Stadium.