What time is France vs. England? Live stream, TV channel, kickoff schedule for World Cup 2026 third place match

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Two European giants who fell just short of the ultimate prize will collide in Florida to secure bragging rights and the bronze medal.

France and England meet in a mouth-watering matchup that promises plenty of entertainment as two of the tournament's most explosive offenses let loose.

While third-place matches are sometimes viewed as consolation games, matches between these two historic rivals always carry heavy emotional weight. While the two sides have only faced off in the World Cup three other times, France knocked England out of the 2022 tournament in a 2-1 victory

Perhaps a very similar English squad will want to hand France its worst finish since 2014 and secure England's best finish since they won the World Cup in 1966.

Here's everything you need to know to watch the France vs. England World Cup match, including where to watch on TV or live stream, what time the game starts and more.

What time does France vs. England kick off?

France vs. England kicks off Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

Here's how that time translates across the United States time zones:

France vs. England live stream, TV channel

• TV channel: FOX
• Live stream: fubo, Fox One, Fox Sports app/website

France vs. England will be broadcast on FOX in the United States, with streaming options available on its dedicated platforms.

The best place to catch the match is on streaming service fubo, where fans can watch ESPN, ABC, CBS, Fox and 100+ top channels of live TV and sports without cable. (Participating plans only. Taxes and fees may apply.)

World Cup schedule today and tomorrow

All times Eastern.

Saturday, July 18

• France vs. England (5 p.m.)

Sunday, July 19

• Spain vs. Argentina (3 p.m.)

MORE:Complete World Cup schedule and fixtures

2026 FIFA World Cup FAQs

Where is the 2026 FIFA World Cup being played?

The 2026 World Cup will be played across 16 host cities in North America, with matches taking place in the United States, Canada and Mexico. It will be the first men’s World Cup hosted by three countries.

The 16 host cities are Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Seattle in the United States; Toronto and Vancouver in Canada; and Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico.

How many teams are in the 2026 World Cup?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature 48 teams, expanding from the 32-team format used in previous tournaments. The larger field also means more matches, more knockout-round games and more countries involved than ever before.

The 48 teams are Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cape Verde, Canada, Colombia, Croatia, Curaçao, Czechia, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Ghana, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Senegal, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.

How many games are in the 2026 World Cup?

There will be 104 matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That includes the group stage, knockout rounds and the final.

Can I stream the 2026 World Cup?

Yes. Streaming options will depend on the match, language and broadcast partner. In the U.S., Fox Sports lists FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for English-language coverage, while Telemundo will stream every match live on Peacock and the Telemundo App for Spanish-language coverage.

What channel is the 2026 World Cup on?

In the U.S., English-language matches are expected across FOX and FS1, which are available on fubo for those without cable, while Spanish-language coverage will air on Telemundo and Universo, which you can stream on DIRECTV and Peacock. Check the schedule for the specific match you want to watch.

When is the 2026 World Cup final?

The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, 2026. The match will be played at New York-New Jersey Stadium, FIFA’s tournament name for MetLife Stadium.

What time do World Cup games start?

Kickoff times vary by date, host city and round. Because the tournament is being played across multiple time zones in the United States, Canada and Mexico, fans should check the official match schedule for start times in their local time zone.