FIFA World Cup

Third place play-off

FRA France France - ENG England England

France France

England England

Sat, 18.07.202621:00 PM

Miami Stadium

Goals galore?

France (16) and England (14) are the second and third highest scoring teams at this tournament, with France also having had the most shots on target of any other team so far (50).

Head-to-head

Of the 32 games that have taken place between these two nations, France have won 10 to England's 17. Their last meeting came during the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, where France won 2-1 thanks to goals from Olivier Giroud and Aurélien Tchouameni, while Harry Kane (pictured, r.) scored England's only goal but also missed a penalty.

How they got here: France

Les Bleus were beaten 2-0 by a dominant Spain side in their semi-final, who were once again outstanding defensively. Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro scored the goals to end France's World Cup hopes, with Michael Olise and Dayot Upamecano unable to stop their side slipping to defeat.

How they got here: England

The Three Lions' World Cup dreams were shattered by Argentina, who came from behind to beat them 2-1 late on in their semi-final. Anthony Gordon gave England the lead with a close range finish, a reward for what had been a composed performance up until that point. However, Argentina rallied in the closing stages, with Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scoring late goals to complete the turnaround for the defending champions.

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