France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place Final Preview

France face England in the World Cup 3rd Place Final on 18 July 2026, with kickoff at 21:00 UTC at a neutral venue. Both sides arrive after strong campaigns: France topped Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference, while England led Group L with 7 points and a +4 goal difference. The fixture is a straight playoff for third place, with no aggregate score involved.

France & England Availability

There are currently no listed injuries, suspensions, or questionable players for either France or England in the official data. As a result, both coaches are expected to have full squads available, including all regular starters and key impact players.

For France, Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available, as is Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists) and chief creator Michael Olise (5 assists). England can count on Jude Bellingham (6 goals, 1 assist) and Harry Kane (6 goals, 1 assist), alongside wide threats Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka, both on 3 assists.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a major blow to its attacking structure. France retain their leading scorer and top creator, while England’s primary goal sources and assist providers are all in contention, setting up a full-strength attacking showdown for the 3rd Place Final.