The tournament’s penultimate day arrives on Saturday, with France and England set to meet at 2 p.m. Pacific daylight time. The match will be shown live on Fox in the United States and on Telemundo for Spanish‑language viewers, offering both teams a chance to finish the World Cup with a bronze medal.
Semifinal Highlights
Spain entered the final after a convincing 2‑0 win over France in the semifinals, a result that left the French side without a shot at the championship but secured a place in the tournament’s history for the Spanish squad.
Argentina, meanwhile, edged England 2‑1 in a tightly contested semifinal, a victory highlighted by Lionel Messi’s dual assist that set up two decisive goals. The result kept Argentina’s hopes of a third title alive and placed them directly in the championship match.
The British government has added a diplomatic twist, urging FIFA to look into Argentina’s conduct after a banner appeared that claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The gesture has sparked a debate about political statements within the sporting arena.
The final weekend of the competition will feature two marquee fixtures: the third‑place playoff between France and England, followed by the championship game that pits Argentina against Spain. Both matches are expected to draw massive global audiences.