Miami Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup third-place play-off | Saturday, July 18 | 10pm BST
Ahead of the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off, BetVictor News delivers the in-depth France vs England preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
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France Vs England Preview
In a contest that no nation typically wants to participate in, the France vs England odds indicate that Les Bleus will take home the bronze medal in Miami. Didier Deschamps side will be hoping to finish on a high having lost out to Spain in the semi-final.
As for the Three Lions, their tame defeat to Argentina is still a bitter pill to swallow. Anthony Gordon gave Thomas Tuchel’s side the lead in the 55th minute before Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez netted late on for the South Americans.
France Vs England H2H Record
France and England have met 32 times previously with the Three Lions boasting 17 wins compared to Les Bleus 10. The last clash occurred at the 2022 World Cup whereby Aurelien Tchouameni and former Arsenal and Chelsea star Olivier Giroud netted in a 2-1 World Cup quarter-final win.
France vs England H2H record (last 20 meetings):
- Dec 10, 2022: England 1-2 France (World Cup)
- Jun 13, 2017: France 3-2 England (Friendly)
- Nov 17, 2015: England 2-0 France (Friendly)
- Jun 11, 2012: France 1-1 England (European Championship)
- Nov 17, 2010: England 1-2 France (Friendly)
- Mar 26, 2008: France 1-0 England (Friendly)
- Jun 13, 2004: France 2-1 England (European Championship)
- Sep 02, 2000: France 1-1 England (Friendly)
- Feb 10, 1999: England 0-2 France (Friendly)
- Jun 07, 1997: France 0-1 England (Friendly)
- Jun 14, 1992: France 0-0 England (European Championship)
- Feb 19, 1992: England 2-0 France (Friendly)
- Feb 29, 1984: France 2-0 England (Friendly)
- Jun 16, 1982: England 3-1 France (World Cup)
- Mar 12, 1969: England 5-0 France (Friendly)
- Jul 20, 1966: England 2-0 France (World Cup)
- Feb 27, 1963: France 5-2 England (European Championship)
- Oct 03, 1962: England 1-1 France (European Championship)
- Nov 27, 1957: England 4-0 France (Friendly)
- May 15, 1955: France 1-0 England (Friendly)
France Vs England Team News
William Saliba is almost certainly ruled out after injuring his back in the 2-0 loss to Spain. The Arsenal ace will likely be replaced by Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix. Kylian Mbappe will once again lead the line. The Real Madrid ace has scored eight goals and provided a trio of assists in North America.
As for England, it’s deja vu for Reece James who was forced off with a muscle injury against Argentina. Jarell Quansah is available for selection having served his two-game ban. The likes of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Antony Gordon are expected to feature from the off.
France World Cup results:
- Semi-final – France 0-2 Spain
- Quarter-final – France 2-0 Morocco
- Last 16 – Paraguay 0-1 France
- Last 32 – France 3-0 Sweden
- Group stages – Norway 1-4 France
- Group stages – France 3-0 Iraq
- Group stages – France 3-1 Senegal
England World Cup results:
- Semi-final – England 1-2 Argentina
- Quarter-final – England 2-1 Norway (AET)
- Last 16 – Mexico 2-3 England
- Last 32 – England 2-1 DR Congo
- Group stages – Panama 0-2 England
- Group stages – England 0-0 Ghana
- Group stages – England 4-2 Croatia
France Vs England Predicted Lineups
France predicted lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Lacroix, T. Hernandez; Kone, Zaire-Emery; Cherki, Olise, Doue; Mbappe
England predicted lineup:
Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
France Vs England TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
France vs England is available to watch live in the UK on BBC One (kick-off 10pm). Streaming is also available on BBC iPlayer and on the BBC Sport website. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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France Vs England Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- England haven’t beaten France in a major tournament since the 1982 World Cup.
- France World Cup stats – Les Bleus have registered 120 shots at goal, more than any other nation.
- England World Cup stats – The Three Lions have lost both of their World Cup third-place play-off matches.
Top Betting Angles for France vs England
Over 1.5 goals: Has come in across all of France’s World Cup matches and all of England’s bar one. Online at 1/10.
BTTS (No): Only one of France’s last six games saw both teams score.. Available at 17/10.
Anytime goalscorers: Kylian Mbappe (13/20), Harry Kane (5/4), Ousmane Dembele (8/5) and Jude Bellingham (12/5) all offer potential.
France Vs England Prediction
Morale well definitely be low for both sides but France’s attack will likely prove too hot to handle. In what will be Didier Deschamp’s last match as Les Bleus manager, expect Kylian Mbappe and co. to send the legendary boss off with one final victory.
Prediction: France 2-0 England
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