While it’s not the World Cup final, the third-place match pits two heavyweight European programs against one another to determine who finishes on the podium.
Both France and England saw their dreams of hoisting the famous trophy dashed in the semifinals, but a third-place finish offers a chance to end their historic 2026 runs on a high note.
France will look to rely on their clinical attacking depth behind Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembélé, while England’s core of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon is eager to secure their nation’s best World Cup finish on foreign soil. Apart from a World Cup final victory in England, 60 years ago, the three Lions have only ever finished fourth.
Les Blues, meanwhile, haven’t finished worse than second since 2014, when they lost in the quarterfinals in South Africa.
With plenty of pride and World Cup legacy on the line, expect an open, thrilling encounter between two of football’s elite nations.
Here’s everything you need to know to watch the France vs. England World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.
France vs. England live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: FOX
- Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website
France vs. England will be broadcast on FOX in the United States with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.
The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, where fans can stream ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)
What time does France vs. England start?
France vs. England kicks off Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Here’s how that time translates across the United States time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Saturday, July 18 | 5 p.m. |
| Central Time | Saturday, July 18 | 4 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Saturday, July 18 | 3 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Saturday, July 18 | 2 p.m. |
World Cup schedule today and tomorrow
All times Eastern.
Saturday, July 18
- France vs. England (3 p.m.)
Sunday, July 19
- Spain vs. Argentina (3 p.m.)
2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs
Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?
The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.
The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.
How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.
The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?
There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.
Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?
Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.
What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?
In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.
When is the 2026 World Cup final?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.
What time do World Cup games start?
Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.
