FIFA 2026 World Cup - France vs England Tips

Match Details

Date: 19/7/26 7:00AM

Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida.

Current Betting Odds

France: $1.86

Draw: $4.00

England: $3.80

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Heartbreak for both nations as they come to grips that football is no longer coming home.

France lost to Spain 2-0 with frustration evident, as the Spanish defence was outstanding against the formidable French lineup. France managed just three shots on goal for the match and had their lowest possession for the World Cup.

It couldn’t have been much worse for England, having one hand on the trophy for 84 minutes. They scored first and held a lead for the next half an hour, before Argentina levelled. The nerves didn’t have to last long, as Argentina peppered the English goals for another seven minutes before a header broke the hearts of every English football supporter.

Best Bet

Over 2.5 Goals

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$1.41

Bronze finals are notoriously a goalfest and this match between France and England should not differ.

While many believe that it’s ridiculous to have a match for third place, FIFA have stood by their World Cup fixture every time it is questioned. Both teams felt heartbreak just three days ago and will now have to turn around and regroup for this playoff match. Both Mbappe and Kane can increase their claim for the Golden Boot award and the prize money difference between third and fourth is an extra two million dollars.

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Mbappe Anytime goalscorer/ Bellingham Anytime goalscorer

SGM

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$5.25

The two top scorers for their respective teams, with Bellingham tied at six goals with Harry Kane.

With the rich history between these nations, I don’t expect either team to wave the white flag and just roll over. They may make bulk changes to their lineups and even questionable substitutions, but I can’t see either not playing with the intention to win.

I’m expecting a high scoring affair, and it’s been Mbappe who has been deadly all tournament and Bellingham has looked the best of the Poms since the end of the group stage.

Value Bet

Both teams to score and France win

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$2.88

Both teams should play fairly freely, as there isn’t much more than bragging rights on the line, win or lose.

France should control possession and as we saw against Argentina, England will be compressed back into their defending half, more than they will like.

If the French play their usual squad and attack this match, they should be far too strong for England and win in regulation. One last chance for Mbappe, Dembele and even young gun Desire Doue to help themselves to a World Cup goal.

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David Gibson

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