We head to Mesnil-Saint-Denis, in the Yvelines (78), where the Guinguette des Ateliers rolls out its big screen to live France vs. England, the famous third-place match of the World Cup 2026, this Saturday, July 18, 2026. The association La Tribu Délire is back for the final stretch of the World Cup, with a free-to-enter site and a genuine guinguette atmosphere. And as the story goes, the fan zone reopens the next day for the final on Sunday July 19.
Let’s be honest, this isn’t the showcase the France team dreamed of. Ruled out by Spain (0-2) on Tuesday in the semi-finals, the French can only contest the bronze medal match, up against an England side that was also toppled by Argentina (1-2). Still, France v England has that edge: it’s Didier Deschamps’s swansong in charge, fourteen years after his arrival, and Kylian Mbappé has a lot riding on the Golden Boot race, locked in a tight duel with Lionel Messi. A faint scent of revenge for the English, who were ousted by the French in the 2022 World Cup quarter-finals. Kick-off at 23:00 French time, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
On site, you’ll find the winning formula that drew crowds all tournament long: a giant screen, food trucks, a drinks stall, and a cheerful guinguette vibe, all with free admission. La Tribu Délire keeps its friendly setup, aimed as much at football fans as at curious spectators who mainly come for the atmosphere. The venue opens in the early evening at the Guinguette des Ateliers, route de Lévis-Saint-Nom, and it’s wise to arrive early, because the big nights fill up fast. All the details are on the town of Mesnil-Saint-Denis website and on the association’s Facebook page.
For those who’d rather watch from the comfort of the couch, the third-place match is broadcast free-to-air on M6, and also on beIN Sports 1 for subscribers. We break down everything in our article on France-England streaming, and you can follow the scores in our World Cup 2026 results recap. Fancy another collective spot? We’ve catalogued all the fan zones in Paris and Île-de-France.
After a month of matches, this France-England clash, followed by the final, signals the end of the party. The southern part of the Yvelines, often forced to venture farther afield to find a shared screen, now provides an ideal rallying point to wrap up the World Cup together.
It’s the kind of gathering where you come for the football as much as for the village atmosphere, a drink in hand and chorus of cheers at every touched ball. A perfect option to cap off the World Cup with family or friends, in a relaxed outdoor setting. With the small final carrying no qualification stakes, the mood will probably be a notch calmer than on the big knockout nights. That said, we strongly recommend arriving very early if you want a seat.
Looking for a different backdrop for the final? Check out the fan zones in the Yvelines to catch the game tonight—the confirmed spots.
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Dates and Opening Time
From July 18, 2026 to July 19, 2026
Location
The Workshops' Guinguette
6 Route de Lévis Saint-Nom
78320 Mesnil Saint Denis (Le)
Route planner
Prices
Free
Recommended age
For all
