World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off
England and France prepare for the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off amidst calls to cancel the event.
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The brief
England and France are scheduled to compete in the third-place play-off of the 2026 World Cup. The match, often referred to as the bronze game, is slated for Saturday.
Coverage from The New York Times, FOX Sports, and the BBC focuses on the purpose and relevance of the play-off. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports that FIFA is facing calls to cancel the game.
Attention remains on whether FIFA will act on the requests to cancel the match and the betting odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.
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Quick answers
Who is playing in the World Cup third-place game?
England and France.
When is the match scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Saturday.
Is there a push to stop the match from happening?
Yes, according to Yahoo Sports, FIFA is facing calls to cancel the third-place game.
Coverage (6)
- France vs England expert predictions, picks for World Cup 2026 USA Today · 3h ago
- Why is there a World Cup third-place play-off between England and France? The New York Times · 3h ago
- France v England Odds FanDuel Sportsbook · 3h ago
- Is There A 3rd-Place World Cup Game? Who's Playing In Bronze Game? FOX Sports · 3h ago
- FIFA Is Facing Calls To Cancel Third Place Game on Saturday Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off BBC · 3h ago
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