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France Faces England in World Cup Third-Place Match as Mbappe Pursues Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappe aims to outscore Lionel Messi while France competes against England for third place in the 2026 World Cup.

Jul 18, 2026, 2:51 PM Fox News Latest

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On Saturday, July 18th, 2026, France will play England in the World Cup third-place game. French forward Kylian Mbappe is in pursuit of the Golden Boot award and needs to score a goal to surpass Lionel Messi in the tournament's top scorer race. This matchup marks a significant moment for Mbappe as he seeks to secure individual honors while France vies for a podium finish.

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