We now know which epic clash France will face for third place at this World Cup. England fell to Argentina on Wednesday night, 1-2. This Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Blue(s) will meet England for third place at the 2026 World Cup at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. A consolation match between two European finalists eliminated in the semi-finals, but it remains of interest, in particular because it could mark Didier Deschamps’ farewell on the French bench. The match is free to watch via streaming on M6+, in addition to live free-to-air on M6 and on beIN Sports for subscribers, with a kickoff at 23:00 French time. We’ll explain how to follow every moment of the game from your phone, tablet, or TV.
Both teams arrive with a hint of disappointment, no doubt. France fell to Spain (0-2) in the semi-finals on a July 14 night, up against a Roja that was ruthlessly organized. England, for their part, were eliminated by Argentina (1-2), the defending world champions, who march on to the final. Two heavyweights who won’t go all the way, but who will be keen to exit the tournament on a positive note.
This France-England showdown also has a special edge for the French side: it could be Didier Deschamps’s final game in charge of the Blues, after more than a decade of success. That gives the match an extra layer of meaning beyond the bare sporting stakes. Here’s how to watch it streaming.
This third-place clash is being shown free-to-air and at no cost on M6, as well as on its streaming platform M6+. All you need is a free account on the official M6 site or through the dedicated app to watch the match without spending a penny. An unprecedented development for a World Cup, since TF1 isn’t airing any games this year.
M6+ works on virtually every device: iOS and Android smartphones, tablets, web browsers, smart TVs (Samsung, LG, Philips, Android TV) and operator set-top boxes (Free, Orange, Bouygues Telecom, SFR). The channel will broadcast a total of 54 World Cup 2026 matches free-to-air, including all of France's games, the semifinals, the third-place match, and the final on Sunday, July 19.
To ensure you don’t miss any of the 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup, beIN Sports remains the sole option in France. The channel will broadcast the entire tournament and offers this match on beIN Sports 1, in a co-broadcast with M6. The subscription is billed at 15 euros per month with no commitment, available directly on the beIN Sports platform or via the Canal+ Sport offer.
One last check before kickoff: make sure your box or TV package actually includes access to the TNT channels, so you don’t get blocked a few minutes before the match. To see all the scores from this World Cup, read the article.
With a late kickoff of 11 p.m. on a Saturday night, it's still a great opportunity to watch the game as a group rather than alone on your phone. Several fan zones in Paris are showing the 2026 World Cup matches on giant screens, delivering a much more festive atmosphere, just be mindful of the closing times.
