Kylian Mbappe will face Real Madrid team-mate Jude Bellingham when France take on England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off in Miami – and you can live stream the game around the world for free.
Les Bleus were many favorites to win the tournament, but a deeply disappointing 2-0 defeat by Spain in the semi-finals ended their hopes of lifting the World Cup for a third time. While a bronze medal would feel like little consolation, France will nevertheless be motivated to triumph. Manager Didier Deschamps ends a hugely successful 14-year spell in charge of Les Bleus after this game and will be keen to finish on a high, while captain Mbappe goes into the final weekend of the tournament level on eight goals with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
England’s semi-final defeat was even more crushing than their opponents’ as they conceded twice late on and lost 2-1 to bitter rivals Argentina. It means the Three Lions’ injury-plagued years will stretch beyond 60 after they once again fell short, having reached at least the semi-finals in four of the last five major tournaments. England beat Norway in Miami in the quarter-finals seven days ago and, if they triumph here again, it would represent their best showing at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 1966, having lost their previous two third-place finishes in 1990 and 2018.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch France vs England for free from anywhere in FIFA World Cup 2026.
How to watch France vs England for free
France vs England is available to watch for free in several countries, including the UK, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch France vs England live streams
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How to watch France vs England in the USA
American viewers can watch France vs England on Fox (English commentary) or Telemundo (Spanish commentary).
Fox and Telemundo are available on cord cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (selected markets), Fubo or DirecTV.
Those looking for a streaming service instead can watch France vs England Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is also available via Peacock ($10.99/month).
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How to watch France vs England in the UK
UK customers are in luck as they can stream France vs England free on BBC One. Live coverage is also available via BBC iPlayer.
You require a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
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How to watch France vs England in Australia
France vs England will be shown for free in Australia on SBS On Demand.
The streaming platform has every game in the tournament for free, making it the perfect place for your World Cup viewing.
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How to watch France vs England in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast France vs England.
You can stream live via TSN+ streaming platform, which costs $80 per month or $80 per year.
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How to watch France vs England in New Zealand
In New Zealand, France vs England will be broadcast on TVNZ+.
While some World Cup games are free on TVNZ+, this match requires the Tournament Pass (NZ$44.95).
France vs England: Match Information
When does France vs England start?
France vs England starts at 10pm BST / 5pm ET Saturday 18 July. It is at 07:00 AEST Sunday 19 July in Australia.
What are the squads for France vs England?
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Konde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bay).
Midfielders: N’Golo Kante (Fenerbache), Manu Kone (Roma), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
Extenders: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Desire Doue (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Philipe Inter Milan Palace, Marcus (Chillipe Inter Milan Palace).
England
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfielders: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Extenders: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
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Scene |
France |
England |
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Group phase |
Group I: 1st, 9 points |
Group L: 1st, 7 points |
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Last 32 |
Beat Sweden (3-0) |
Beat DR Congo (2-1) |
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Last 16 |
Beat Paraguay (1-0) |
Beat Mexico (3-2) |
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Quarterfinals |
Beat Morocco (2-0) |
Beat Norway (2-1 AET) |
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Semifinals |
Lost to Spain (2-0) |
Lost to Argentina (2-1) |
What is the weather for France vs England?
The temperature in Miami on Saturday is expected to be around 86F (30C) at kick-off, although it is expected to feel like 88F (31C).
The humidity level is expected to be between 66-69 percent during the game, which is considered high.
Can I watch France vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up to date with all the World Cup highlights on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@FIFAWorldCup), Instagram (@FIFAWorldCup), TikTok (@FIFAWorldCup) and YouTube (@FIFA).
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