France and England will meet today in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, with both sides looking to end their World Cup campaigns on a winning note after falling short in the semifinals.
The match in Miami brings together two of international football’s biggest rivals, with third place at stake after France were eliminated by Spain and England suffered a semifinal defeat to Argentina.
Chance To Finish The Tournament On A High
France captain Kylian Mbappé will lead his side as they attempt to recover from their loss to Spain, while England will aim to bounce back after letting a lead slip against Argentina in the last four.
Although the title is no longer within reach, victory would provide both teams with a positive finish and valuable momentum heading into future international competitions.
Recent World Cup History
The most recent FIFA World Cup meeting between France and England came in the 2022 Qatar World Cup quarterfinal, where France secured a 2-1 victory.
England will be seeking revenge for that defeat, while France will look to continue their strong World Cup record against their European rivals.
Rotation Likely As Saliba Misses Out
Both managers are expected to rotate their squads, giving opportunities to players who have seen limited action during the tournament.
France are likely to be without defender William Saliba, who is expected to miss the match after suffering an injury in the semifinal against Spain.
Reports also indicate that resale ticket prices for the third-place playoff have dropped following the elimination of both teams from the title race.
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