Kylian Mbappe is set to face Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham as France take on England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off in Miami – and you can stream the match live around the world for free.
The Blues were the favorites of many to win the tournament, but a deeply disappointing 2-0 defeat to Spain in the semi-final ended their hopes of winning the World Cup for a third time. Even if a bronze medal would be little consolation, France will nevertheless be motivated to triumph. Coach Didier Deschamps ends a hugely successful 14-year spell in charge of the Blues after this match and he will be keen to finish on a high, while captain Mbappe heads into the final weekend of the tournament with eight goals with Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot.
England’s semi-final defeat was even more crushing than their opponents’, as they conceded twice late on to go down 2-1 to bitter rivals Argentina. That means the Three Lions’ years of suffering will extend beyond 60 years after they failed once again, having reached at least the semi-finals in four of the last five major tournaments. England beat Norway in Miami in the quarter-finals seven days ago, and if they triumph here again it would represent their best World Cup performance since they lifted the trophy in 1966, having lost their previous two third-place matches in 1990 and 2018.
So read on as we show you exactly how to watch France vs England for free from anywhere during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
How to watch France vs England for free
France vs England is available for free in several countries, including the United Kingdom, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland and Turkey.
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Use a VPN to watch France vs England live streams
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How to watch France vs England in the United States
American viewers can watch France vs England on Fox (commentary in English) or Teleworld (Spanish commentary).
Fox and Telemundo are available on cord cutters like YouTube TV (free trial), Hulu+Live TV, Sling (certain markets), Fubo Or DirectTV.
Those looking for a streaming service can instead watch France vs England on Fox One (3-day free trial). Telemundo is also available via Peacock ($10.99/month).
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How to watch France vs England in the UK
UK customers are lucky because they can stream France vs England for free on BBC One. Live coverage is also available via BBC iPlayer.
You need a TV license and a valid UK postcode for an account (eg SE1 7PB).
NortonVPN can unblock your stream if you’re abroad today.
How to watch France vs England in Australia
France vs England will be broadcast for free in Australia on SBS on demand.
The streaming platform offers every match of the tournament for free, making it the perfect place to watch the World Cup.
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How to watch France vs England in Canada
In Canada, TSN will broadcast France vs England.
You can stream live via the TSN+ streaming platform, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
Outside of Canada? To use NortonVPN while you travel away from home to unblock your feed.
How to watch France vs England in New Zealand
In New Zealand, France vs England will be broadcast on TVNZ+.
Although some World Cup matches are free on TVNZ+, this match requires the tournament pass (NZ$44.95).
France vs England: match information
What time does France vs England start?
France vs England will begin at 10 p.m. BST / 5 p.m. ET on Saturday July 18. It will be 7am AEST on Sunday July 19 in Australia.
Who are the teams for France against England?
France
Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Robin Risser (Lens), Brice Samba (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Digne (Aston Villa), Malo Gusto (Chelsea), Lucas Hernandez (Paris St-Germain), Theo Hernandez (Al Hilal), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Maxence Lacroix (Crystal Palace), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamenaco (Bayern Munich).
Midfield: N’Golo Kanté (Fenerbache), Manu Koné (Rome), Adrien Rabiot (AC Milan), Aurélien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris St-Germain).
Advantages: Maghnes Akliouche (Monaco), Bradley Barcola (Paris St-Germain), Rayan Cherki (Man City), Ousmane Dembele (Paris St-Germain), Désiré Doué (Paris St-Germain), Michael Olise (Bayern Munich), Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid), Jean-Phillipe Mateta (Crystal Palace), Marcus Thuram (Inter Milan).
England
Goalkeepers: Dean Henderson (Crystal Palace), Jordan Pickford (Everton), James Trafford (Manchester City).
Defenders: Dan Burn (Newcastle United), Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea), Marc Guehi (Manchester City), Reece James (Chelsea), Ezri Konsa (Aston Villa), Nico O’Reilly (Manchester City), Jarell Quansah (Bayer Leverkusen), Djed Spence (Tottenham Hotspur), John Stones (Manchester City).
Midfield: Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest), Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid), Eberechi Eze (Arsenal), Jordan Henderson (Brentford), Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), Morgan Rogers (Aston Villa).
Advantages: Anthony Gordon (Barcelona), Harry Kane (Bayern Munich), Noni Madueke (Arsenal), Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Bukayo Saka (Arsenal), Ivan Toney (Al-Ahli), Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).
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Scene |
France |
England |
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Group stage |
Group I: 1st, 9 points |
Group L: 1st, 7 points |
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last 32 |
Beat Sweden (3-0) |
Beat DR Congo (2-1) |
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last 16 |
Beat Paraguay (1-0) |
Beat Mexico (3-2) |
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Quarter-finals |
Beat Morocco (2-0) |
Beat Norway (2-1 AET) |
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Semi-finals |
Lost to Spain (2-0) |
Lost against Argentina (2-1) |
What’s the weather like for France against England?
The temperature in Miami on Saturday is expected to be around 86F (30C) at kickoff, although it is expected to reach 88F (31C).
The humidity level is expected to range between 66 and 69 percent during the game, which is considered high.
Can I watch France vs England on my mobile?
Of course, most broadcasters offer streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or through your phone’s browser.
You can also stay up to date with all the key moments from the World Cup on the official social channels on X/Twitter (@FIFAWorldCup), Instagram (@FIFAWorldCup), TikTok (@FIFAWorldCup) and YouTube (@FIFA).
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