France and England play for World Cup third place today
The 2026 World Cup third-place playoff kicks off at 5 p.m. ET in Miami, with Fox, Fox One and Peacock carrying coverage.
By Georgia Hale · Staff Writer
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France and England get the World Cup stage to themselves today, with the beaten semifinalists meeting in the 2026 tournament’s third-place playoff.
Mashable’s viewing guide lists the match for July 18 at Miami Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 5 p.m. ET. The World Cup final follows tomorrow, but one medal match remains before that.
Both teams arrive after semifinal defeats, according to Mashable, leaving this as the last chance for either side to leave the tournament with a win. Mashable also notes that both squads had strong runs through the competition and says changes to the lineups are expected.
Today’s World Cup fixture
- Third-place playoff: France vs. England at Miami Stadium, 5 p.m. ET
How to watch France vs. England
Mashable says live English-language coverage of France vs. England will be available on Fox and Fox One. Spanish-language coverage will stream live on Peacock.
For viewers who do not want a single streaming app, Mashable points to live TV cable replacement services that carry Fox and FS1 through an internet connection. The guide says these services include more than 100 live channels and run over WiFi.
- YouTube TV: 10-day trial, then $67.99 per month for three months, according to Mashable
- Fubo Sports: 1-day trial, then $45.99 per month for one month, according to Mashable
- Hulu + Live TV: 3-day trial, then $89.99 per month, according to Mashable
Free streaming options listed abroad
Mashable says the World Cup can be streamed for free through some international broadcasters, including ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS and RTÉ.
The guide says viewers need a VPN to use those free streaming services. Mashable recommends ExpressVPN, describing it as a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Europe.
According to Mashable, ExpressVPN offers servers in 105 countries, an app available on major devices, fast connection speeds and up to 10 simultaneous connections. The guide lists a one-month ExpressVPN plan at $12.99.
For England and France, the prize today is smaller than the one they wanted. Still, the calendar has one more World Cup match before the final, and Mashable’s guide has Fox, Fox One and Peacock as the main U.S. viewing routes for the 5 p.m. ET kickoff.
This story draws on original reporting from Mashable.