Two European heavyweights collide in the Florida heat as France and England meet at Hard Rock Stadium stadium, Miami Gardens city, USA in the FIFA World Cup third place match.
The Europeans both suffered semifinal heartbreak midweek. France, which was many people’s favorite for the crown, succumbed to Luis de la Fuente’s well-oiled Spain team, while a heartbreaking late collapse cost England in its final four match with defending world champions Argentina.
Neither side will be enamored by the prospect of playing a consolation match to clinch bronze and there will be a somber mood around the weekend’s clash in Miami Gardens. Akin to a glorified friendly, the stakes are very low—although a competitive edge will inevitably set in once the first whistle is blown.
This will be the 33rd meeting between France and England, with the latter having won 17 and drawn five of the previous battles. It was Les Bleus who came out on top most recently, however, Harry Kane’s skied penalty proving costly in a 2–1 defeat for England in the 2022 World Cup quarterfinal.
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