France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place Final Preview

Match Context

France face England in the World Cup 3rd Place Final on 18 July 2026, with kick-off 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 (10 goals for, 2 against), while England led Group L with 7 points and a +4 goal difference (6 for, 2 against).

France & England Availability

There are currently no listed injuries, suspensions, or other confirmed absences for either France or England in this fixture. All players named in the squad lists are expected to be available, with no indications of yellow-card or red-card suspensions impacting selection.

For France, Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available and remains the focal point of their attack, supported by Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists) and chief creator Michael Olise (5 assists).

England can call 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), all of whom are available.

Impact Summary

With no sidelined players reported, neither side suffers a reduction in attacking output. Both coaches should have their full complement of top scorers and main assist providers for what promises to be a high-quality attacking contest for third place.