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The 2026 World Cup final will see Argentina take on Spain, with England facing France for third place, as Kansas City prepares a series of fan events across the city.
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The 2026 World Cup final will see Argentina take on Spain, with England facing France for third place, as Kansas City prepares a series of fan events across the city.

Fans across South Florida gathered to mark the FIFA World Cup and support youth soccer at the Miami Ball Run 2026, an event inspired by the Olympic Ball Run and featuring prominent players who helped raise funds for a local free soccer program.

England manager Thomas Tuchel defends his semi‑final tactics and looks ahead to a pivotal third‑place clash with France in Miami.

In a press conference ahead of the third‑place match in Miami, Thomas Tuchel dismissed criticism of his defensive changes, citing fatigue and travel as factors, and framed the upcoming game as a chance for England to demonstrate their development.

Thomas Tuchel stands by his tactical decisions from the semi‑final against Argentina, emphasizing the physical toll on his squad and the opportunity the upcoming match against France presents for England's historic campaign.

Thomas Tuchel stands by his World Cup semi‑final choices, dismisses criticism, and eyes a fresh lineup for the match against France in Miami.

The Miami Marlins lead the majors with 24 triples, a rarity in an era when the play has become increasingly scarce.

Miami will open against Florida, travel to Las Vegas for the Players Era Tournament, host a series of home games at the Watsco Center, and finish the non‑conference stretch with a Texas showdown before ACC play begins.

With the 2026 World Cup’s penultimate day underway, England and France meet in Miami for a third‑place match that will see Didier Deschamps step down and Zinedine Zidane prepare to take over.
On Saturday, England and France will meet in a third‑place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium, marking the final match before the tournament’s conclusion and the possible transition from Didier Deschamps to Zinedine Zidane.
Major League Soccer has confirmed the latest wave of players set to feature in the 2026 MLS All‑Star Game, adding several key figures to the lineup ahead of the July 29 matchup against LIGA MX All‑Stars in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will conclude its knockout stage with a third‑place playoff on Saturday, July 18, at 5 p.m. ET in Miami, featuring France and England battling for bronze after semifinal defeats.
England's coach Thomas Tuchel defended a deep‑block strategy in the World Cup semifinal, a plan that drew sharp criticism from former president Donald Trump, who questioned the deployment of striker Harry Kane.

During the 2026 World Cup, NPR reporters discovered intricate soccer‑themed manicures on women across the United States, heard stories of coaches like Zhraa Hamidy, and traced a personal journey that links family tradition, cultural barriers, and the universal love of the ball.

In Miami, France and England will contest the final match of the tournament, offering a chance for redemption after semi‑final defeats. The game also marks the end of Deschamps' World Cup tenure and sees Mbappe vying for the Golden Boot.

Two top prospects sign MLB deals, while Anthony Murphy commits to the University of Miami, bringing high‑caliber batting, fielding and pitching experience to a roster eager for fresh talent.

Kylian Mbappé's brace in the third‑place match propelled him past Lionel Messi in the all‑time World Cup scoring list, but the 27‑year‑old says he would rather be on the pitch for the final.

Kylian Mbappé’s double in the third‑place game moved him past Lionel Messi on the all‑time World Cup scorer list, finishing with 22 goals.

Kylian Mbappe’s double in the third‑place playoff against England pushes his tournament tally to 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi’s record, as France narrows the deficit to 4‑3. Argentina eyes the final against Spain.

Kylian Mbappé’s two goals against England not only secured France’s comeback to 4‑3 but also cemented his place atop the World Cup scoring charts, eclipsing Lionel Messi’s long‑standing tally.

The third‑place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium marked the end of Deschamps’s tenure and gave Mbappé a chance to extend his Golden Boot lead.

In a high‑octane third‑place match in Miami, England surged to a 6‑4 win over France. Mbappé’s brace secured the Golden Boot, while Deschamps’ final game marked the end of an era.

England finished third in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's record‑breaking performance and a hat‑trick from Bukayo Saka.

England edged France 6-4 in a high-scoring third-place match, with Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe’s 22nd goal of the tournament headline the action.