France and England set for third-place match as Argentina faces Spain in World Cup final

Paris, France – In the closing stages of the tournament, France and England will contest the third‑place playoff, while Argentina and Spain prepare to meet in the World Cup final. The two semifinals concluded on Saturday, with Argentina edging past the Netherlands in a penalty shoot‑out after a 2‑2 draw, and Spain defeating Brazil 1‑0 through a late goal. Both finals are scheduled for the Stade de France, with the third‑place match set for 17:00 GMT and the championship decider at 20:00 GMT on Sunday.

The third‑place encounter pits a veteran French side, featuring a mix of emerging talent and seasoned stars, against an English squad that reached the semifinals for the first time since 2018. Meanwhile, the final will see Argentina, led by their captain’s 100th World Cup appearance, take on a Spanish team that has not reached a World Cup final since 2010. Ticket holders and broadcasters are preparing for a global audience of more than one billion viewers, marking the tournament’s most-watched conclusion to date.