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The 2026 World Cup final is what everyone is focused on right now, but before we get there, England and France will compete for third place. Both sides suffered disappointing defeats at the semi-final stage, so they’ll be desperate to head home on the back of a win.
Here’s all the information you need to watch this third-place playoff.
FIFA World Cup schedule today: July 18
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Third-Place Playoff: France vs. England (Miami Stadium) — kickoff at 5 p.m. ET
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Watch France vs. England
Both teams would much rather be competing in tomorrow’s fixture, but the World Cup is cruel. The third-place playoff is always a weird event, because nobody really wants to play. That being said, we’re hopeful for a competitive matchup between two sides that performed really well over the course of the tournament. Expect some changes from both teams.
Live coverage will be on Fox and Fox One. Peacock will carry the live Spanish-language coverage.
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Live TV cable replacement
Not interested in signing up for a standalone streaming service like Fox One or Peacock? You can sign up for a live TV cable replacement service, like YouTube TV or Hulu + Live TV.
These services carry over 100 live channels, but run off a WiFi connection. You’ll get live access to Fox and FS1, plus a whole lot more. Here are some options to consider:
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YouTube TV — 10-day trial, then $67.99/month for 3 months
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Fubo Sports — 1-day trial, then $45.99/month for 1 month
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Hulu + Live TV — 3-day trial, then $89.99/month
Watch the World Cup for free with a VPN
It’s possible to watch the World Cup for free on international services like ITVX, BBC iPlayer, NOS, or RTÉ. Our global World Cup watch guide can walk you through the process.
You will need a VPN to live stream the World Cup on these free streaming services. We recommend ExpressVPN — a Mashable-tested service and an Official Tournament Supporter of the FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Canada, and <a href="https://absafricatv.com/burberrys-europe-sales-hit-by-iran-war-while-us-and-china-grow/” title=”Burberry's Europe Sales Hit By Iran War While US And China Grow”>Europe — as our VPN of choice for sport. It offers servers in 105 countries, a user-friendly app available on all major devices, a speedy connection, and up to 10 simultaneous connections.
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