England v France: World Cup 2026 textual content commentary, updates, objectives and stats in third-place play-off

The World Cup bronze medal sport could be the match that no-one desires to play however each France and England have a job to do tonight in Miami.

There are additionally the explanation why this fixture does carry some significance.

It’s the 187th and closing match in cost for Les Bleus boss Didier Deschamps and he’ll hope to finish his 14-year reign with a win.

England boss Thomas Tuchel has are available for heavy criticism following England’s capitulation by the hands of Argentina of their semi-final on Wednesday and the German will likely be searching for a extra assured show on the Laborious Rock Stadium.

How you can watch France v England

France versus England kicks off at 10pm UK time on Saturday evening. You may watch it on BBC One and stream by way of the BBC iPlayer.

Stats for France v England

• An England win would give them their highest end at a World Cup since 1966
• England have featured in two World Cup third place play-offs, dropping each of them – 2-1 to Italy in 1990 and 2-0 to Belgium in 2018
• That is the fourth World Cup assembly between France and England – the Three Lions gained the primary two (2-0 in 1966, 3-1 in 1982) however France gained 2-1 within the 2022 quarter-final most lately
• Each single World Cup third place play-off match has been gained with out going to penalties, with solely France 4-2 Belgium in 1986 going to extra-time
• France are competing within the World Cup third place play-off for the fourth time of their historical past. Solely Germany (5) have extra appearances. Les Bleus have gained on two of the earlier three events, beating Germany 6-3 in 1958 and Belgium 4-2 in 1986, whereas dropping 2-3 to Poland in 1982.