France and England meet in World Cup third-place match as tournament closes

MIAMI — The 2026 FIFA World Cup closes on Saturday with a third-place playoff between France and England at Hard Rock Stadium, before Spain and Argentina contest the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. France advanced to the third-place match after losing to Spain in the semifinal. England was eliminated by Argentina and is looking to end the tournament on a positive note. Spain, the 2010 champion, is aiming for a second World Cup title. Argentina, the 2022 winner in Qatar, is seeking to retain the trophy. A victory would give Argentina its fourth world championship, following titles in 1978, 1986 and 2022. The final at MetLife Stadium follows the third-place match, bringing the tournament to a close.