World Cup: Disappointed France and England meet for third place

MIAMI GARDENS, Florida — France and England agree on this: Neither team wanted to be playing on Saturday. France was a favorite to win the World Cup. England was close to ending a decades-long wait for its first World Cup title since 1966. Both fell one match short of their ultimate goals after losses in the semifinals. And instead of playing in Sunday’s final — that game will be between Argentina and Spain — England and France will face each other in a consolation match for third place. READ: World Cup 2026 final: Messi and Argentina face Yamal and Spain […]... Keep on reading: World Cup: Disappointed France and England meet for third place