World Cup third-place playoff: What are France and England playing for?
Summary
France and England will play the third-place match in the World Cup after losing their semifinal games. France’s coach Didier Deschamps will lead the team for the last time, and star player Kylian Mbappe has a chance to win the Golden Boot award.Key Facts
- France lost 2-0 to Spain in their semifinal match.
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina in their semifinal match.
- The third-place match is on Saturday in Miami.
- This will be Didier Deschamps’ last game as France’s coach after 14 years.
- Kylian Mbappe has scored eight goals in this World Cup and could win the Golden Boot (top scorer award).
- Lionel Messi leads the Golden Boot race with eight goals and four assists.
- England players Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have six goals each and might play to try to win the Golden Boot.
- The third-placed team will earn $29 million in prize money, $2 million more than the fourth place.
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