England to Face France in World Cup Third-Place Match After Argentina Defeat

England will play France in the World Cup third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami with kick-off scheduled for 10pm. The fixture follows England's 2-1 semi-final defeat to Argentina, in which the team took the lead before conceding twice. Anthony Gordon scored England's goal.

Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez replied for Argentina. GB News reported that England went defensive too soon after the opener, allowing Argentine pressure to build. Thomas Tuchel made seven changes to the starting XI.

The confirmed England lineup lists D. Henderson in goal, with Quansah, Konsa, Guehi and Spence across the back line. Rice anchors midfield alongside Saka, Eze and Rogers, while Rashford and Toney lead the attack.

The substitutes include Pickford, Stones, Kane, Bellingham, Gordon and Watkins. France's starting side features Maignan in goal, with Gusto, Konate, Lacroix and T. Hernandez at the back. Zaire-Emery and Rabiot sit in midfield, and Mbappe leads the forward line alongside Olise, Cherki and Doue.

Chelsea agreed a £117 million deal with Aston Villa to sign Morgan Rogers. GB News reported the transfer would make Rogers the most expensive British player of all time, surpassing the £116 million Manchester City paid for Elliot Anderson. FIFA President Gianni Infantino, speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump, described the tournament as the greatest World Cup of all time and the greatest human, social and cultural event mankind has witnessed.

He paused before adding that two games remained.