# Third Place Play-Off Preview — England vs France at MetLife Stadium

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Podcast: [The Messi Effect: Daily Soccer Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-messi-effect-the-2026-world-cup-6458829)
Published: 2026-07-18T10:45:04+00:00
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## Resource

The Messi Effect | Episode 44 | Saturday, July 18, 2026 Third Place Play-Off preview: England vs France (5 PM ET). Why the third place game exists — FIFA tradition since 1934, the consolation match nobody wants to play. England reeling from Argentina collapse, Kane and Bellingham exhausted, Southgate's lineup decisions. France bitter after Spain dismantled them 2-0, Mbappe isolated, Deschamps' rest-or-play dilemma. Two teams that expected to be in Sunday's Final, playing for bronze instead. Subscribe and follow The Messi Effect for daily 2026 FIFA World Cup coverage. AI was used for news gathering and production assistance. #WorldCup2026 #FIFAWorldCup #MessiEffect #England #France #ThirdPlace #Southgate #Deschamps #Mbappe #Kane #Bellingham #AmericasWorldCup #WorldCupPodcast #Soccer #Football #CalorogaSharkMedia

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