England and France Meet in Miami for World Cup Third-Place Match, in Photos
Kylian Mbappe is tied with Lionel Messi on eight goals as France and England chase pride and a podium finish.
- On Saturday, France and England meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens for the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, following their respective semifinal losses to Spain and Argentina.
- Both nations arrived in North America as genuine title contenders but suffered heartbreaking semifinal defeats; this match marks the final game for France manager Didier Deschamps, concluding his 14-year tenure.
- Les Bleus lead the tournament in big chances with 27 and xG of 14.6, while Kylian Mbappe chases a second successive Golden Boot, currently tied with Lionel Messi on eight goals.
- Admitting, "None of us wanted to play in this game," France defender Ibrahima Konate expressed the somber mood, while England boss Thomas Tuchel called it a chance for England's best result in 60 years.
- Historically, France has won two of its three third-place playoffs, triumphing in 1958 and 1986, while England has lost both previous outings, finishing fourth in 1990 and 2018.
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England and France meet in Miami for World Cup third-place match, in photos
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