The third-place match of the 2026 FIFA North America World Cup kicked off at 6:00 a.m. on the 19th, Korean time. France and England face off for the final victory of the tournament and the third-place position.

Both teams suffered defeats in the semifinals, dashing their hopes of reaching the final. England bowed to Argentina, while France fell to Spain, bringing their title challenges to an end.

This head-to-head clash features third-ranked France and fourth-ranked England in the FIFA rankings, as two European powerhouses with world-class squads put their pride on the line. Attention has also focused on the showdown between top-tier strikers such as Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe.

The two nations share the common distinction of having reached the World Cup finals a total of 17 times, including this tournament. Both teams are determined to finish on a high note.

Meanwhile, the final between Spain and Argentina will take place at 4:00 a.m. on the 20th, Korean time, to determine the champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.