France vs England Third Place Match Preview
Preview of Saturday's bronze medal match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Friday, July 17, 2026
France vs England Third Place Match Preview — Friday, July 17, 2026
Argentina-Spain final ticket prices set US record; France-England third-place playoff previews and odds released; Sotheby's auctions World Cup memorabilia including final tickets. The 2026 World Cup is in its final days, with the third‑place playoff between England and France scheduled for July 18 and the final between Spain and Argentina on July 19; FIFA has also defended referee Raphael Claus after U.S. President Donald Trump questioned his integrity following Folarin Balogun’s red card.
Biggest developments
Argentina-Spain World Cup Final Is Most Expensive U.S. Sporting Event Ever
Average ticket price tops $11,327; get-in price at $6,943 on resale market.
2026 World Cup Third-Place Odds: France Favored Over England
France -188 to win third place; England +152.
Important posts & threads
Selling 2026 World Cup Third Place: France vs England Match
Tickets for Sat Jul 18 at Hard Rock Stadium via FIFA app.
France looks like the favorite in the battle for the 2026 World Cup bronze medal
France favored for third place.
The stage is set for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-off
A bronze-medal showdown in Miami! 🇫🇷🏴
Bullish takes
- Final ticket demand sets new US records
- Messi heavily favored for Golden Ball after semifinal heroics
Why this matters
Final and third-place matches conclude the tournament this weekend.