France and England will contest the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff on Sunday at Miami Stadium, with both sides seeking redemption after semifinal defeats and a $2 million prize differential at stake for the victors.
France fell 2-0 to Spain in their semifinal in Dallas on Tuesday, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro. England lost 1-2 to Argentina in Atlanta on Wednesday, surrendering late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez after Anthony Gordon had given them the lead. The winner of Saturday's match will earn $2 million more in prize money than the loser.
Goals in the playoff count toward the Golden Boot race, where Lionel Messi leads with eight goals alongside Kylian Mbappé, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham on six. France have won two of their three previous third-place matches, while England have lost both of their prior appearances in the fixture.