The World Cup bronze final is underway! Here are the lineups, stats and everything you need to know about the showdown in Miami.
England and France have named their starting eleven for Saturday’s World Cup bronze medal final at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. There are two teams that will both leave the championship with a glimmer of glory – and a cash prize of $30 million.
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England led in the 84th minute against Argentina before losing 2-1 in the semi-finals. France, who were tournament favourites, lost 2-0 to Spain – ending Didier Deschamps’ 14-year era with a sour aftermath.
On Sunday, Spain and Argentina will meet in the final in New Jersey.
This is how England is doing
Starting eleven (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Konsa, Guehi, Spence, Quansah; Rice, Rogers; Eze, Saka, Rashford; Toney
Substitutes: Consequences
Note: Harry Kane is rested. Ivan Toney gets his chance from the start.
This is France’s position
Starting eleven (4-3-3): Maignan; Gusto, Konaté, Lacroix, T. Hernández; Zaire-Emery, Rabiot, Cherki; Olise, Doué, Mbappé
Substitutes: Consequences
Note: Kylian Mbappé starts – chasing the Golden Boot alone. Michael Olise and Désiré Doué are trusted from the start.
How to watch the match
The match kicks off at 22:00 Norwegian time (17:00 ET / 14:00 PT). In Norway, it is broadcast live on NRK and streamed on NRK TV.
Key figures before the bronze final
| England | France | |
|---|---|---|
| World Championship bronze finals | 3rd time | 4th time |
| Previous bronze finals | Losses 1990 and 2018 | Won 1958 and 1986, lost 1982 |
| Best World Cup placement | Winner 1966 | Winner 1998 and 2018 |
History between the teams
- This is the fourth World Cup meeting between France and England
- England won the first two (2–0 in 1966, 3–1 in 1982)
- France won 2-1 in the quarter-finals in 2022
- France are unbeaten in their last four competitive matches against England (two wins, two draws)
Historical goal records
- Harry Kane: 14 World Cup goals – tied for 5th place all-time (with Gerd Müller, one behind Ronaldo)
- Kylian Mbappé: 20 World Cup goals – second most of all time, only one behind Lionel Messi’s record
Bronze final facts
- All World Cup bronze finals have been won without penalty shootouts
- Only once has the match gone to extra time – France 4-2 Belgium in 1986
- France is playing its fourth bronze medal final. Only Germany (5) has been there more often
Deschamps’ last game
Didier Deschamps tonight takes his 187th appearance as France’s national team manager – and his very last. He has won 121 of them – more than any other French coach of all time (35 draws, 30 losses).
England are chasing their best World Cup finish since 1966. France will give Deschamps a dignified farewell. The bronze final is underway!
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