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France vs. England: Les Blues Lead Head-to-Head Record in World Cup 2026 Third-Place Playoff

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • France and England will compete for third place in the 2026 World Cup, with France holding a historical advantage in their encounters.
  • The two teams have met nine times since 1966, with France winning five matches, England three, and one draw.
  • Their last World Cup meeting was in the 2022 quarterfinals, where France defeated England 2-1.

France and England are set to face off for third place in the 2026 World Cup, with Les Blues holding a statistical edge in their historical encounters. The match is scheduled for Sunday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Since 1966, the two nations have played nine times, with France emerging victorious in five matches. England has secured three wins, and one game ended in a draw. This upcoming match marks their fourth World Cup encounter.

Their most recent World Cup clash was in the 2022 quarterfinals, where France triumphed 2-1. England's last victory against France occurred in a 2015 friendly, ending 2-0. The sole draw between the two occurred during the Euro 2012 group stage, with a 1-1 scoreline.

Both France and England will be looking to end the tournament on a high note by securing third place, aiming to console their exits from the final contention.

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