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 topped their respective groups: France finished first in Group I with 9 points and a goal difference of +8 (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 is currently no official list of injured, doubtful or suspended players for this fixture, and no absentees are recorded as sidelined. All listed squad members for both France and England are therefore expected to be available for selection.

For France, Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available and remains the tournament’s standout attacking threat, supported by Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists) and creator Michael Olise (5 assists).

England also arrive at full strength. Jude Bellingham (6 goals, 1 assist) and Harry Kane (6 goals, 1 assist) are both available, giving England a potent central and penalty-box presence. Wide options Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka, each with 3 assists, further deepen their attacking arsenal.

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absences, neither side suffers a major blow. France retain slightly higher individual scoring numbers, but England match that with a balanced spread of goals and creativity across their forward line.