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Didier Deschamps urges France to finish World Cup on a high against England

France coach Didier Deschamps has urged his players to end their FIFA World Cup campaign on a positive note by beating England in Saturday's third-place playoff, even though neither side wanted to be playing for the bronze medal.

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How can I watch France battle England in the FIFA World Cup on Saturday?

France will take on England in a FIFA World Cup 2026 third place play-off fixture at the Miami Stadium on Saturday. 

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Kylian Mbappe: France's World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain 'huge disappointment'

Kylian Mbappe admits France were unable to execute their gameplan against Spain in the World Cup semi-finals, as they were eliminated after a 2-0 defeat in Dallas.

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Luis de la Fuente: Spain in 'great shape' ahead of 2026 World Cup final

Luis de la Fuente believes Spain have found their best form after guiding his side into their first World Cup final since 2010 with an impressive 2-0 semi-final victory over France.

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FIFA World Cup: Didier Deschamps 'very proud' despite France's semi-final defeat to Spain

Didier Deschamps' tenure as France coach is set to conclude with Saturday's FIFA World Cup third-place play-off in Miami after they lost to Spain in the semi-finals.

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Spain put on football masterclass to beat France and reach FIFA World Cup final

Spain reached their first FIFA World Cup final in 16 years after putting on a football masterclass to convincingly beat France 2-0 at the Dallas Stadium.

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