France vs England: World Cup 3rd Place Final Preview

Match Context

France face England in the World Cup 3rd Place Final on 18 July 2026, with kick-off at 21:00 UTC at a neutral venue. Both sides arrive after strong campaigns: France topped Group I with 9 points and a +8 goal difference, while England led Group L with 7 points and a +4 goal difference.

France & England Availability

Current data lists no confirmed injuries or suspensions for either squad, and there are no players marked as questionable. All named players in the France and England rosters are expected to be available.

With 0 players reported injured or sidelined, the key attacking stars should feature. For France, Kylian Mbappé (8 goals, 3 assists) is available, supported by Ousmane Dembélé (5 goals, 2 assists) and creator Michael Olise (5 assists). For England, Jude Bellingham (6 goals, 1 assist) and Harry Kane (6 goals, 1 assist) are both available, with additional supply from Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka (3 assists each).

Impact Summary

With no confirmed absentees, neither side suffers a major blow to its attacking output. France retain their prolific front line built around Mbappé and Dembélé, while England can rely on the Bellingham–Kane axis, backed by wide creators Gordon and Saka. The 3rd Place Final is therefore set up as a full-strength attacking contest between two of the tournament’s most productive forward units.