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world2 hours ago•3 min saved

Bronze Final Showdown: Why France and England Clash for World Cup Third Place

France and England meet in the 2026 World Cup bronze final in Miami after their semifinals losses. The game offers a chance to claim a figurative bronze, could influence the Golden Boot race, and adds extra prize money and broadcast revenue; the third-place playoff has existed since 1934, with France winning two of its three bronzes and England losing both prior ones, while managers Didier Deschamps and Thomas Tuchel say they will still approach the match competitively though not with the same urgency as a final.

via Al Jazeera|

#england #france #golden-boot

sports8 hours ago•6 min saved

Bronze at stake: four reasons to watch England vs France in the World Cup third-place playoff

England vs France in the World Cup third-place playoff still matters: Mbappe could edge Messi for the Golden Boot with third‑place goals, England would notch its best finish since 1966 with a win, fringe players may get rare chances to shine, and this is the last bit of competitive football for weeks.

via BBC|

#england #france #golden-boot

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Australia's Fairytale Ends in Defeat: Sweden Claims Third Place in Women's World Cup

Australia's Women's World Cup journey ended with a 2-0 defeat to Sweden in the third-place playoff. Despite the loss, the Matildas achieved their best-ever result in the tournament, marking a historic moment for women's soccer in Australia. Sweden secured victory with a penalty from Fridolina Rolfö and a goal from captain Kosovare Asllani. This is the fourth time Sweden has finished third in the World Cup, while the Matildas finished fourth, their highest placement in previous tournaments.

via CNN|

#australia #matildas #sports