World Cup 2026: France vs England Odds, Best Bets & Prediction

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It is the match that neither team was desperate not to play at the end of the week, with France and England battling it out for the bronze medal in Miami.

Semi final losses to Spain and Argentina respectively have left these two sides chasing a bronze medal, which will be scant consolation at this point.

That said, World Cup football matches are always big occasions and both France and England will be desperate to have a crack at each other, with the bronze medal on the line.

France

2018 winners and 2022 runners up France had been the team to beat at this World Cup, until they ran into Spain in the semi finals.

European champions Spain were far too resolute for les Blues, as the Didier Deschamps era comes to an end after this game.

There is plenty to get excited about within French football though and they will be shuffling the pack and ready to go here in Miami.

Team News: William Saliba is the key injury within the French camp.

Predicted Lineup: Maignan, Gusto, Lacroix, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Kone, Cherki, Doue, Barcola & Mbappe.

England

A similar story can be told for England, who looked to be building momentum under Thomas Tuchel, before falling by the wayside to Argentina.

It was an all-too familiar feeling for the Three Lions, who crashed out when it mattered once again and the wait for a major tournament triumph continues.

Finishing third at the World Cup would be a real result though for England and they don't have too much to lose here against France.

Team News: Jordan Henderson and Reece James are unlikely to be risked here.

Predicted Lineup: Pickford, Konsa, Stones, Burn, Spence, O'Reilly, Anderson, Rogers, Rashford, Gordon & Kane.

• This will be the 33rd meeting between these two sides, with England leading the H2H 17:10, with five games ending as draws.
• England are looking for their best World Cup finish since 1966.
• France are looking to return with silverware for their third World Cup campaign on the spin.
• Kylian Mbappe (8) and Harry Kane (6) are chasing the 2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot. 

It may not be the World Cup game both France and England were hoping for to finish the tournament but they meet here with a bronze medal on the line.

Both Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel will shuffle the pack, with some high quality options at their disposal but it could disrupt the flow of both teams.

Miami should be the perfect backdrop for this one, between two excellent sides and it should be a very watchable encounter.

Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe are both chasing the Golden Boot and they look good value to score at 8/5 apiece.

Recovering from their semi finals losses will be key for both sides here but France are the better side and should prevail at 11/10.

France to win the match & BTTS - 2/1

Both France and England will mix things up here and this could be a very chaotic affair.

All three results are in play and it will very much depend on how seriously both Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel take this one.

With a bronze medal on the line, this one could be an entertaining affair and if attacking is the aim of the game, France should come out on top here in Miami.