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World Cup 2026: Why you should still care about England v France third-place play-off

England and France prepare for the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off amidst calls to cancel the event.

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The brief

England and France are scheduled to compete in the third-place play-off of the 2026 World Cup. The match, often referred to as the bronze game, is slated for Saturday.

Coverage from The New York Times, FOX Sports, and the BBC focuses on the purpose and relevance of the play-off. Meanwhile, Yahoo Sports reports that FIFA is facing calls to cancel the game.

Attention remains on whether FIFA will act on the requests to cancel the match and the betting odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Quick answers

Who is playing in the World Cup third-place game?

England and France.

When is the match scheduled?

The game is scheduled for Saturday.

Is there a push to stop the match from happening?

Yes, according to Yahoo Sports, FIFA is facing calls to cancel the third-place game.

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World Cup 2026 England France FIFA

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