France vs. England Predictions, Pick, Lineups for World Cup Third-Place Game

After both sides lost in the World Cup Semifinals, France vs. England are scheduled to face off in the 2026 World Cup Third-Place Game on Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET on FOX at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) in Miami.

In what will be France manager Didier Deschamps final match as Les Bleus' manager, France enters as the favorite to win, with a 1.49x payout to capture third place, via PrizePicks. Deschamps' final match may be an extra motivating factor for the French, in what is ultimately an underwhelming match for both sides.

Spain got the best of France in the Semifinals, as Les Bleus were shut out in 2-0 loss. Meanwhile, England suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Argentina, with La Albiceleste scoring both goals aftee the 85th minute

Now, both sides match up in a consolation match, with plenty of question marks surrounding what kind of commitment each side will have in Miami on Saturday.

Below, we’ll break down our France vs. England World Cup predictions and picks for today's World Cup Third-Place Game, including a pick on total goals and key player picks for PrizePicks on stars Kylian M

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France vs. England World Cup 2026 Prediction, Spread, Over/Under – Saturday, July 18

How to watch France vs. England: FOX (English) | Telemundo (Spanish)

Kickoff Time: 5 p.m. ET

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami, Florida

France and England both suffered devastating losses in the World Cup Semifinals to end up in the consolation match, but they each came in very different fashions. 

France was completely dominated from the opening kick-off in a 2-0 loss vs. Spain on Tuesday, never recovering from an early penalty-kick goal. Meanwhile, the Three Lions had a 1-0 lead for most of the second half, but chose to park the bus to an extreme extent and ultimately saw Argentina score a pair of goals after the 85th minute to win, both set up by Lionel Messi.

With a World Cup no longer in the picture, it’s fairly likely that we'll see managers Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel rotate their starting XIs to some extent compared to was seen in the Semifinals. France has lost a key piece in defense, with CB William Saliba out with a significant back injury, and he won’t play against England as a result. 

Outside of third place being on the line, the Golden Boot race could very well be decided during this match. Messi — who will play in Sunday's Final — and France's Kylian Mbappé are currently tied for the tournament lead with 8 goals, though Messi leads the race wth 4 assists.

However, England CAM Jude Bellingham and ST Harry Kane are still in the running with 6 goals each. Both Bellingham and Kane have a pair of two-goal performances during this World Cup, so an offensive masterclass wouldn’t be out of the question on either side.

If England can win the Third-Place Game, it will mark the best finish for the Three Lions since winning the 1966 World Cup. From a French standpoint, it would signal the country’s first third-place finish since the 1986 World Cup.

Most importantly for the players on the field, it would be a positive send-off for Deschamps, who is managing his final match for France, ending his 16-year run with the squad where he took a failing club to two World Cup Finals, including a championship in 2018, and a UEFA National League title in 2021.

France vs. England Third-Place Game: Favorite to Win, Spread, Total Goals – Saturday, July 18

France enters Saturday’s match as the favorite vs. England in the World Cup, returning a 1.42x payout if they win outright, via PrizePicks Team Picks. That makes sense, as France came into the tournament as the favorite before their loss the france.

Meanwhile, England will aim to capture third place for the first time since the 1966 World Cup, coming in as underdogs with a 2.7x payout.

The public is expecting goals in this match as three separate players are still in contention for the Golden Boot, with the total set at 3.5 goals, with a 2.08x payout on the over.

Here are the full payouts for the France vs. England Third-Place Game on PrizePicks.

• Winner Payout: England – 2.7x | France – 1.42x
• Spread: France -1.5 (3.03x Payout) 
• Total Goals: 3.5 (Over – 2.08x)
• Both Teams to Score: Yes 1.36x | No 2.94x

Team Picks markets are settled after full-time (90 minutes + stoppage). Extra time and penalties are not included.

Payouts show potential returns on correct Team Picks predictions. A 2x payout returns $200 on a $100 entry. Lower multipliers reflect outcomes users are picking as more likely. Payouts are live as of writing and subject to change.

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France vs. England Prediction for World Cup Third-Place Game on Total Goals

Here are the key stats and trends for France vs. England in the World Cup Third-Place Game before making your World Cup 2026 predictions on PrizePicks. Below, we’ll break down the France vs. England total goal projection, set at 3.5.

• Throughout the World Cup, France ranks fourth with 2.3 goals per match, while England comes in sixth with 2.0 goals per match.
• Les Bleus lead all World Cup teams with 7.1 shots on target per match, while the Three Lions rank fifth with 6.0 shots on target per match.
• The Three Lions have excelled at getting the ball into the box throughout the World Cup. According to FotMob, England has averaged 5.6 accurate crosses per match, which ranks fifth among World Cup teams.
• England ranks fourth with 201 touches in the opposition’s box, while France is right behind them in fifth with 198 in their opponent’s high-percentage area.
• Both teams have outperformed their expected goals (xG) this World Cup. France ranks first with 14.6 xG, but has surpassed that metric by 1.4 goals. Meanwhile, England has recorded 11.5 xG (fifth) and has topped it with 14 goals in the tournament.

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France vs. England Lineups for World Cup 2026 – Saturday, July 18

As is the norm in the World Cup consolation match, it's completely unknown how managers will rotate or substitute players in-game, so be sure to check official lineups before the match here on PrizePicks.

That said, there are a few individual motivating factors for both sides. For France, it's Deschamps' last match, and Mbappé is competing for the Golden Boot.

For England, a win would give Three Lions a mental victory, finishing above their No. 4 FIFA ranking, while striker Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham are just 2 goals off the Golden Boot lead.

With that said, here are the projected France vs. England lineups for today's World Cup Third-Place game. Lineups are not official and are based on projections and historical data.

France Lineup vs. England Today

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Mike Maignan
• Defense: Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Lucas Hernández, Ibrahima Konaté
• Defensive Midfield: N'Golo Kante, Warren Zaire-Emery
• Attacking Midfield: Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola
• Forwards: Kylian Mbappé

England Lineup vs. France Today

Projected Formation: 4-2-3-1

• Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
• Defense: Djed Spence, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly
• Midfield: Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Elliot Anderson
• Forwards: Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane, Morgan Rogers

France vs. England World Cup Picks, Player Stats for Third-Place Game Today

Here are the top France vs. England player picks to target on Saturday, July 18, in the World Cup Third-Place Game. Today’s World Cup 2026 picks are headlined by Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, who are both in the running for the Golden Boot, with Mbappé tied for the lead alongside Lionel Messi with 8 goals.

France ST Kylian Mbappé Pick vs. England

Kylian Mbappé Projections via PrizePicks: 4 Shots, 2 Shots on Target, 0.5 Goals 

• Mbappé has tallied at least 5 shots in two of his last four World Cup matches.
• Mbappé sits in second in the Golden Boot standings awarded to the top World Cup goal scorer, tied with Lionel Messi with 8 goals, but behind in assists (4 to 3).
• If Mbappé wins the award, he would be the first back-to-back World Cup Golden Boot winner in World Cup history.
• France is favored to score over 1.5 goals, with a 1.5x payout on PrizePicks Team Picks; Mbappé has scored at least 1 goal in four of the five games where France has scored 2+ goals during the World Cup.
• The French striker has racked up 33 shots during the World Cup, which ranks in the 97th percentile.
• Mbappé has registered 19 shots on target, which ranks in the 100th percentile.
• Although England is a step up in competition, Mbappé averaged 1.27 goals per 90 in UEFA World Cup Qualifying.
• The 27-year-old Real Madrid standout has scored at least 1 goal in five of his seven 2026 World Cup matches.

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England CAM Jude Bellingham Pick vs. France  

Jude Bellingham Projections via PrizePicks: 2 Shots, 1.5 Shots on Target (Goblin), 0.5 Goals (Demon), 0.5 Assists (Demon)

• Bellingham has registered at least 3 shots in four of his last five World Cup matches.
• The English midfielder has recorded 17 shots during the World Cup, which ranks in the 94th percentile.
• Bellingham has tallied 11 shots on target this World Cup, ranking in the 100th percentile.
• The Real Madrid star has averaged 2.53 per 90 minutes, converting into 0.89 goals, which ranks in the 94th percentile, per FotMob.

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Despite not playing for the World Cup title, there’s still a ton of pride at stake when France takes on England in the Third-Place Game on Saturday evening. With the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham all still battling for the Golden Boot, it could be a high-scoring affair in Miami if both teams decide to push forward.

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