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Bronze final? How about World Cup’s most pointless match? Why Fifa should bin off third-place play-off

WORLD CUP 2026: Three days after the biggest loss of their careers, England’s squad have to go again and take on Kylian Mbappe’s France on Saturday in Miami. And Kieran Jackson argues: who even cares?

The Independent UK

Lionel Messi vs Kylian Mbappe for Golden Boot on Kalshi

There is no bigger stage than the World Cup final and third-place game to settle the Golden Boot. “Markets now favor Lionel Messi over Kylian Mbappé to win his

Sports Illustrated

England vs France: World Cup bronze final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today

Old rivals lock horns in third-place play-off

Evening Standard

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What is World Cup Bronze final? When is England vs France third-place playoff

Three Lions face familiar foes in ‘Bronze final’

Evening Standard

World Cup Golden Boot race: Do goals scored in third place play-off count?

There are just two games left to be played at the 2026 World Cup , with England facing France in the third place play-off on Saturday before Spain take on defending champions Argentina in the final on Sunday. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are currently tied in the race for…

The Independent UK

FIFA World Cup 2026: The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final features a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Spain's strong defense. Both teams enter the championship match with impressive unbeaten streaks. This game marks the culmination of the largest World Cup ever. The final pits soccer's present against its future stars.

The Economic Times

'A rude awakening': How France reacted to shock World Cup semi-final no-show

Tournament favourites were brushed aside in meek fashion by Spain

Evening Standard

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How is the World Cup Golden Boot winner decided if two players score the same amount of goals?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are both on the same amount of goals heading into the final stages of the World Cup

FourFourTwo

Spain was in control, France's defence and midfield unbelievably average: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal match. France's defense and midfield were described as unbelievably average by Brahmanand. He stated the penalty awarded to Spain was the match's turning point. Lamine Yamal's performance was outstanding, though he was lucky twice. Brahmanand predicts an England versus Spain final in…

The Economic Times

French media’s savage reaction to team’s World Cup defeat to Spain

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The Independent UK

Spain Had No Need for Heroes as Their Team-First Football Crushed France's Stars

Spain's disciplined teamwork and tactical prowess secured a 2-0 victory over France, advancing to the 2026 World Cup final and showcasing the power of collective football over individual brilliance.

International Business Times UK

French media react to World Cup exit as L’Equipe hands out brutal player ratings

L’Equipe dished out two-out-of-10 ratings as the French media reacted to a 2-0 defeat to Spain

The Independent UK

France bid adieu to Didier Deschamps and a legacy tied to one question

Les Bleus exit at the semi-finals, ending a run of winners, finalists and the final four, but, as Richard Jolly writes, Deschamps might be both the most decorated Frenchman on the global stage and an underachiever

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe reveals the big mistake France made in ‘sloppy’ World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain

France were beaten 2-0 by Spain in Dallas having failed to consistently trouble their opposition

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FIFA 2026: Kylian Mbappe denied a 3rd straight World Cup final but remains in Golden Boot mix with Messi

France striker Kylian Mbappe acknowledged his team's subpar performance led to their World Cup semifinal loss. Mbappe and Lionel Messi are currently tied with eight goals each in the tournament. Mbappe holds the tiebreaker advantage with more assists in the ongoing Golden Boot race. France will now compete in the…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'We were too sloppy technically', says Mbappe after France's semi-final defeat to Spain

France captain Kylian Mbappe admitted his team failed to meet the standards required in a World Cup semi-final after a 2-0 loss to Spain ended their hopes of reaching a third straight final.

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'Collectively France were really bad' Patrick Vieira blasts Les Bleus performance in World Cup semi-final

France were second-best in their World Cup semi-final clash

The Independent UK

How an unlikely Spain player stunned France to clinch World Cup final berth

France 0-2 Spain: Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro’s goals downed Kylian Mbappe and a glittering France side ito show signs of history repeating itself for the European champions

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World Cup 2026: Do goals in the third place play-off count towards the Golden Boot?

The National (Scotland)

Spain 2-0 France: World Cup favourites eliminated as European champions progress

Oyarzabal and Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas.

Evening Standard

France 0-2 Spain: European champions book World Cup final place against England or Argentina

England could get a chance to exact revenge against potential World Cup final opponents

The Independent UK

Kylian Mbappe or Lionel Messi? ITV pundit issues verdict on who is the better player

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TechRadar

How to watch France vs Spain REPLAY: Free Streams, TV Channels for FIFA World Cup semi-final 2026, spoiler-free

Here's how to watch France vs Spain for free online and from anywhere in a heavyweight semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2026.

FourFourTwo

Who are the ITV pundits, commentators and presenters for France vs Spain?

France and Spain go head-to-head tonight for a spot in the World Cup Final

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 winner predictions astrology, numerology, nine AI models, supercomputer combined: France, Argentina, England, Spain? Who will win football's ultimate prize?

France, Spain, England, Argentina - who will win FIFA World Cup 2026? We have predictions based on astrology, numerology, nine AI models, and supercomputer.

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