How to Watch France vs England: Live Stream the World Cup 2026 3rd playoff for Free
Find out how you can stream the World Cup third place match between France and England online, including all the free broadcasts.
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Watch France vs England Live Streams
The quick answer: France vs England kicks off Saturday, July 18 at 5:00 PM ET. The TV channel in the US is FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish, both free with an antenna. UK viewers watch free on BBC One at 10:00 PM BST.
Kylian Mbappe gets one last chance to settle the Golden Boot race when France meet England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third place match at Miami Stadium.
The France captain sits on eight goals, level with Lionel Messi but behind on assists, and he plays 22 hours before Messi kicks off in Sunday’s Final. Mbappe is also one goal from tying the all-time World Cup scoring record.
For England, Harry Kane gets his rematch with Les Bleus four years after his missed penalty in the Qatar quarterfinal, and a win would seal England’s best World Cup finish since 1966.
There is a farewell attached too. This is confirmed as Didier Deschamps’ final match in charge of France after 14 years. FIFA and FOX bill the match as the Bronze Final, and England returns to the same Miami Stadium where they beat Norway in the quarterfinal.
Follow the guide below for every way to watch France vs England, including the free streams in 15 countries.
| Team | France vs England |
| Date | Saturday, July 18 |
| Time | 5:00 PM ET / 10:00 PM BST / 7:00 AM AEST (Sun) |
| US coverage | FOX via antenna, YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, or Fox One |
| Free streams | BBC iPlayer (UK), SBS On Demand (AUS), FOX and Telemundo via antenna (US) |
| Spanish coverage (US) | Telemundo via antenna, or streaming on Peacock |
How to Watch France vs England for FREE
As a medal match at the FIFA World Cup 2026, France vs England is free to air in many countries around the world:
- US: FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish), both free over the air with a TV antenna
- UK: BBC One, streaming free on BBC iPlayer
- Australia: SBS On Demand (SBS carries all 104 matches free)
- Ireland: RTE Player (English commentary)
- France: M6
- Argentina: TV Publica
- Brazil: CazeTV on YouTube (no account required)
- Spain: RTVE
- Germany: Das Erste
- Italy: Rai
- Netherlands: NOS
- Belgium: RTBF / VRT
- Switzerland: SRF Play / RTS Play / RSI Play
- New Zealand: TVNZ
- Turkey: TRT
One note if you are traveling abroad this weekend: streaming services enforce regional restrictions, so check whether your home broadcaster allows access from overseas before you rely on it.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in the US
The France vs England TV channel in the US is FOX (English commentary), with Telemundo carrying the Spanish broadcast. Kickoff is 5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT) on Saturday, and FOX’s coverage begins at 4:00 PM ET, one hour before kickoff.
Both channels are free with a TV antenna. A basic $20 to $30 indoor antenna picks up FOX and Telemundo in most metro areas, covering Saturday’s match and Sunday’s Final at no monthly cost.
If you have cut the cord, you can get FOX through a live TV streaming service such as YouTube TV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV, or Sling (select markets).
FOX is also available on Fox One at $19.99 per month with a short free trial for new subscribers. Telemundo’s feed streams on Peacock at $10.99 per month.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in the UK
France vs England is free to air in the UK on BBC One. Kickoff is 10:00 PM BST on Saturday, a late one, so settle in.
Cord-cutters can stream the match free on BBC iPlayer, with Radio 5 Live carrying commentary. All you need is a valid TV licence.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in Ireland
France vs England is free to air in Ireland on RTE, with English commentary. Kickoff is 10:00 PM Irish time on Saturday.
Cord-cutters can stream the match free on the RTE Player app and website with a free RTE account.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in Australia
France vs England will be broadcast free in Australia thanks to SBS, which carries every match of this World Cup.
Kickoff is 7:00 AM AEST on Sunday, July 19. Cord-cutters can catch all the action on the SBS On Demand streaming service and app with a free SBS account.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in New Zealand
Football fans in New Zealand can watch France vs England free on TVNZ. Kickoff is 9:00 AM NZST on Sunday, July 19. The match streams free on TVNZ+ with a free account.
Watch France vs England Live Streams in Canada
Football fans in Canada can watch France vs England on CTV, which requires TV provider login details.
The match is also available on TSN and its streaming platform TSN+, which costs CA$8 per month or CA$80 per year.
How to Watch France vs England in India
In India, you can stream France vs England on ZEE5. Kickoff is 2:30 AM IST in the early hours of Sunday, July 19.
The ZEE5 All Access + Sports plan costs Rs 799 for 3 months, with the ZEE5 Premium plan at Rs 1,699 per year.
For team news, confirmed lineups, and our score prediction, see our France vs England third place match preview.
Watching Sunday too? Here is how to watch Spain vs Argentina in the Final.
FAQ about How to Watch France vs England
Can I watch the third place match on FIFA+?
No, not live. FIFA+ carries highlights only, not live matches. Live coverage runs through each country’s official broadcaster, such as FOX and Telemundo in the US.
Can I watch any of France vs England free on YouTube?
Partially. Under FIFA’s YouTube partnership, broadcasters can stream the first 10 minutes of every match free globally. For the full 90 minutes, use your local broadcaster.
Is there radio commentary for France vs England?
Yes. BBC Radio 5 Live carries World Cup commentary in the UK. Most national broadcasters offer a radio or audio stream alongside their TV coverage.
What happens to the broadcast if the match goes to extra time?
Coverage continues without interruption through extra time and a penalty shootout if needed. There is always a winner in the third place match, so build in extra recording time.
Can I replay France vs England after it ends?
Yes. Fox One and Peacock carry on-demand replays after the broadcast, and FIFA+ publishes official highlights. UK viewers can replay it on BBC iPlayer.
