Disappointed France and England face off for third place World Cup match
Summary
France and England will play in the third-place match of the World Cup in Miami Gardens, Florida, after both teams lost their semifinal games. Neither team wants to play this match, as both aimed for the final but fell short.Key Facts
- France lost 2-0 to Spain in the semifinal.
- England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the semifinal, allowing two late goals.
- The third-place match will be the last game for France coach Didier Deschamps after 14 years in charge.
- Kylian Mbappé of France and Lionel Messi of Argentina lead the Golden Boot race with eight goals each.
- England’s Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, and France’s Ousmane Dembele are also contenders for the Golden Boot.
- England coach Thomas Tuchel faced criticism for his defensive strategy against Argentina after taking a 1-0 lead.
- Harry Kane, turning 33 soon, might be playing his last World Cup but is not ready to decide on retirement.
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