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The week in pictures: The end of the World Cup, heatwaves and wildfires, war in Ukraine

The final stages of the World Cup, with Les Bleus’ elimination and England finishing third; extreme heat and wildfires around the world; and the Tour de France brought to a standstill by the heatwave in France. FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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'I don't accept it': How France reacted to defeat in ten-goal England thriller as Man City star singled out

Media were unimpressed as Les Bleus shipped four before half-time

Evening Standard

2026 World Cup: France fall to England after wild ten-goal thriller

France endured an emotional rollercoaster in Miami on Saturday, eventually falling 6-4 to England in a breathtaking 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. Trailing 4-0 at halftime, Les Bleus mounted a sensational comeback, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's ninth and tenth goals of the tournament, but England held on to seal victory…

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World Cup 2026: France's Mbappé becomes all-time tournament goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé made history at the World Cup by becoming the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer with 22 goals after his brace in France's third-place playoff against England. The French superstar surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals, cementing his legacy as one of football's greatest tournament performers.

France 24

France vs. England Player Ratings: Superstars Defy Logic in Dizzying Game

The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.

Sports Illustrated

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with…

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How to watch France vs England: Free Streams, TV Channels & Kick-Off time for FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off

Here's how to watch France vs England for free online and from anywhere at the FIFA World Cup 2026, with broadcast details, TV channels and kick-off time included.

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Disappointed France and England to face off in third place World Cup match

France and England meet for their final World Cup match on Saturday competing for third place after failing to reach Sunday's final. Neither of the disappointed teams seems to relish the prospect of the clash: "The best thing for France and England would be for this match not to exist,"…

France 24

Where to watch England vs France: TV channel and free live stream for World Cup bronze final today

Three Lions and Les Bleus do battle for a place on the World Cup 2026 podium

Evening Standard

France vs. England—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France and England suffered devastating semifinal defeats earlier in the week.

Sports Illustrated

France vs England prediction: 2026 World Cup betting tips and odds

Get our latest betting tips for the World Cup third-place match between France and England

The Independent UK

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

Joe Schmidt era staggers to a close as shellshocked Wallabies face Italy

Australia have lost their last two against the Azzurri and if they fall again, the departing coach’s win-loss record will fall below 36%

The Guardian - AU

Kylian Mbappe’s World Cup Setback Echoes His Real Madrid Failures

The France international once again fell short in a game where his team needed his best.

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Ranking France’s ‘Fabulous Five’ on Their World Cup Performances

France’s star-studded attack scored 16 times during its run to the semifinals.

Evening Standard

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

Tournament favourites were brushed aside in meek fashion by Spain

France 24

Spain dominate France and advance to World Cup final

It was France's biggest hurdle at the World Cup – a team they haven't beaten since 2017. For Les Bleus, that streak continues as Spain outclassed Didier Deschamps' side with a 2-0 win in Dallas. The 2010 champions will now get a chance to add a second star to their…

The Guardian - UK

‘Collective failure’: French press digests World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain

French media wrote of the disappointing World Cup semi-final, praising Spain’s performance while struggling to comprehend their team’s fall

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Golden era ends for Deschamps’ France as Midas touch deserts Les Bleus

France’s crushing semi-final defeat at the hands of their nemesis Spain adds a bitter endnote to Didier Deschamps’ record-setting tenure with Les Bleus. But the coach with the Midas touch will be remembered above all as the manager who led France to their second World Cup title in 2018, two…

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After the 'near oppressive' clean girl era, cigarettes are trendy again

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 15: French papers weep, while the Spanish press celebrates the World Cup semi-final. Also in France, papers discuss the assisted dying bill that will be voted on today. Finally: are cigarettes back in vogue?

The Independent 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

Sports Illustrated

Spain Matches Historic International Soccer Record in World Cup Win vs. France

La Roja is 90 minutes away from validating an unprecedented era of dominance with its second World Cup title.

Sports Illustrated

Four Takeaways From Spain’s Record Breaking Stroll Into World Cup Final

La Roja erased Les Bleus from the pitch on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports Illustrated

Four Takeaways From France’s Lifeless World Cup Defeat to Spain

Les Bleus saw a perfect World Cup run ended by a recurring foe.

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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

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