Day 38 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is here, and it all comes down to one match: France versus England, battling it out for third place down in Miami. This isn’t the final, but don’t kid yourself, the stakes are still sky-high for national pride.
France Is Out for Redemption
Kylian Mbappé, who is absolutely tearing it up and already tied for the tournament lead with eight goals, is spearheading a French side that’s desperate for a bounce-back. Michael Olise, the tournament’s assist leader, is right there with him. France absolutely dominated early on, sweeping Group I before taking down Sweden, Paraguay, and Morocco. They looked unstoppable until Spain dropped a 2-0 bomb on them in the semifinal. You know that loss has to burn, and they are coming into this bronze final with something to prove.
England’s Grueling Path to Miami
Over on the other side, we have Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham driving England’s push for that third-place medal. Their road to this point was a grind, going 2-1-0 through Group L. They even needed extra time to get past Norway in a nail-biting quarterfinal. Argentina then edged them out 2-1 in a tough semifinal. They’ve fought hard, and while it’s not the final, they won’t want to leave Miami empty-handed.
This is it for these two titans before the main event. You can catch all the action today on FOX, or stream it live and on demand on FOX One. There were no matches yesterday, just a pause before these two powerhouses get one last shot at glory. After today’s battle for bronze, the ultimate showdown is tomorrow. Spain and Argentina will face off for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final on Sunday, July 19, at 3 p.m. ET from New York New Jersey Stadium. Get ready for an epic finish to the tournament.
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