Event Brief
England carry World Cup heartbreak into third-place playoff
Filed: Jul 18, 2026 at 2:09 AM ET
Summary: England will play France in a third-place playoff after losing a semifinal to Argentina.
WHO: England
WHAT: England face France in a third-place playoff following a late semifinal defeat to Argentina.
WHEN: Jul 18, 2026 at 1:00 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: They suffered a late semifinal defeat to Argentina and now play France in the third-place playoff.
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