France vs England prediction: 4-1 Bet Builder tip, odds, team news | World Cup 2026

France vs England is set for the World Cup 2026 third-place playoff on Saturday, July 18, with kickoff at 10pm at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The match is the second third-place game for England in eight years, following semi-final heartbreak against Argentina, while France aim to bounce back after their semi-final loss to Spain. Both teams entered the tournament with different expectations: Les Bleus had been strong favorites, but Spain eliminated Didier Deschamps’ squad by nullifying their late momentum, according to the preview. It notes England were also coming off a difficult path, having beaten DR Congo 2-1, faced a tense run at Mexico in the Round of 16, and needed extra time to overcome Norway in the quarter-finals. The article’s betting suggestion includes a “France win” angle and mentions Maxence Lacroix as a “1.5 fouls committed” market.