France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place Final Preview

Match Context

France face England in the World Cup 3rd Place Final on 2026-07-18 at 21:00 UTC. France arrive after topping Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference (10 scored, 2 conceded). England also finished first in Group L with 7 points and a +4 goal difference (6 scored, 2 conceded). The fixture is scheduled on neutral ground, with no previous scoreline as the match has not yet started.

France & England Availability

Current data lists no injuries or suspensions for either side, and no players are flagged as questionable. Consequently, both coaches are expected to have full squads available. For France, Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available and remains the focal point in attack, supported by 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), with additional supply from Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka (3 assists each).

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output on paper. France retain a prolific front line built around Mbappé’s 8 goals, while England’s attack is underpinned by the combined 12 goals from Bellingham and Kane. The 3rd Place Final should therefore feature both teams at near full offensive strength.