England and France have named their starting sides for their World Cup 2026 play-off for third place in Miami on Saturday. The Three Lions led in the 84th minute through Anthony Gordons strike before losing their semi-final 2-1 against holders Argentina on Wednesday.A day earlier, France who had been favourites to lift the trophy lost 2-0 to Spain to end Didier Deschamps hopes of finishing his tenure by becoming a world champion for the second time as boss.La Roja and La Albiceleste meet in the final in New Jersey on Sunday (20:00 BST). Table of ContentsWorld Cup 2026: England confirmed team vs FranceWorld Cup 2026: France full line up vs EnglandWhere to watch England vs France: TV channel, online live streamWorld Cup 2026: England vs France statsWorld Cup 2026: England confirmed team vs FranceEngland starting XI: Dean Henderson, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence, Jarell Quansah, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Marcus Rashford, Ivan ToneyEngland substitutes: To followWorld Cup 2026: France full line up vs EnglandFrance starting XI: Mike Maignan, Malo Gusto, Ibrahim Konate, Theo Hernandez, Maxence Lacroix, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaire-Emery, Rayan Cherki, Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Desire DoueFrance substitutes: To followWhere to watch England vs France: TV channel, online live streamKick-off on Saturday is at 22:00 BST (17:00 ET / 14:00 PT). In the UK, live TV coverage is on BBC One.Streaming on a vast range of devices is available through the BBC iPlayer app and BBC Sport website.World Cup 2026: England vs France statsThird place would be Englands highest finish at a World Cup since their sole title in 1966England have featured in two World Cup third place play-offs, losing both of them 2-1 to Italy in 1990 and 2-0 to Belgium in 2018They have won one of their last nine matches against France (D2 L6), prevailing 2-0 in a friendly in November 2015 friendlyWith 14 goals, Kane is the joint-fifth highest scorer in World Cup history, matching Gerd Muller and one behind Ronaldo NazarioKylian Mbappe is the second-highest scorer in the competition history, with his 20 goals representing one fewer than Lionel Messis totalThis is the fourth World Cup meeting between France and England the Three Lions won the first two (2-0 in 1966, 3-1 in 1982) but France won 2-1 in the 2022 quarter-finalEvery single World Cup third place play-off match has been won without going to penalties, with only Frances 4-2 win over Belgium in 1986 going to extra timeFrance are competing in the World Cup third place play-off for the fourth time. Only Germany (5) have more appearancesLes Bleus beat Germany 6-3 in 1958 and Belgium 4-2 in 1986, although they lost 3-2 to Poland in 1982They are unbeaten in four competitive meetings with England (W2 D2) since a 3-1 win at the 1982 World CupDeschamps will take charge of his 187th and final match as France manager, with his 121 wins more than any other head coach for Les Bleus (D35 L30) Topics 2026 FIFA World Cup Adrien Rabiot Anthony Gordon Aurelien Tchouameni Bukayo Saka Dan Burn Dayot Upamecano Declan Rice Didier Deschamps Djed Spence Eberechi Eze Elliot Anderson England National Football Team FIFA World Cup France National Football Team Harry Kane Ibrahima Konate Ivan Toney James Trafford Jarell Quansah Jean-Philippe Mateta John Stones Jordan Henderson Jordan Pickford Jude Bellingham Kobbie Mainoo Kylian Mbapp Marc Guehi Marcus Rashford Michael Olise Morgan Rogers N'Golo Kante Nico O'Reilly Noni Madueke Ollie Watkins Ousmane Dembele Rayan Cherki Reece James Thomas Tuchel World Cup World Cup 2026 Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Tuchel once again defends tactical decisions in Argentina loss and claims England must carry scar forever Mitch Fretton 18th July, 2026 Tuchel calls for strong finish to Englands World Cup campaign Mitch Fretton 17th July, 2026 Deschamps ready for final curtain as France face England in World Cup third-place play-off Mitch Fretton 17th July, 2026 England manager favourite Guardiola reveals what would tempt him back: I have a real connection with the UK Ben Miller 17th July, 2026 France v England: Expected line-ups, stats and where to watch the World Cup match no-one wants to play Jon Fisher 17th July, 2026 Michael Olise: Real Madrid supremo Perez tells Bayern Munich club will not pursue transfer now report Ben Miller 17th July, 2026
