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Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England

Newseze Wire·Sat, Jul 18, 8:14 PMWire: ABC Australia
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Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England

France and England are playing for pride and third place in the World Cup, as Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane make final bids for the golden boot. Follow live.

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# France and England Battle for World Cup Bronze, Honors France and England meet in the 2022 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff, a match that carries meaning beyond the scoreline. With Argentina and defending champion France bound for the final, these two European powerhouses compete for consolation honors—and for individual accolades. The contest offers both teams a chance to salvage something from their tournament runs, while stars like Kylian Mbappé and Harry Kane pursue the golden boot, awarded to the tournament's leading goal scorer. For supporters of each nation, third place represents vindication of their team's quality despite falling short of the ultimate prize. The third-place match underscores shifting dynamics in modern international football. England's path has been built on young talent and tactical discipline under manager Gareth Southgate, reaching the Euro 2020 final and this World Cup quarterfinal elimination. France's presence reflects the enduring strength of their program, though manager Didier Deschamps faces questions about whether this squad can repeat their 2018 championship. What matters most for each federation, however, is the developmental trajectory and player experience gained. A win here offers psychological momentum heading toward qualifying cycles for Euro 2024 and beyond. For individual players, the stakes are personal: the golden boot competition between Mbappé—already among the world's elite—and Kane—seeking to prove his worth on the biggest stages—provides a narrative thread viewers follow closely. Evidence of these teams' quality is straightforward: both reached the knockout round in a competitive tournament field, and both demonstrated capacity to compete against top-tier opposition. The match itself will settle little about their relative strength compared to Argentina or the eventual final winner, but it does provide a measure of tournament performance for each squad and country. Kane's pursuit of goal-scoring honors carries particular weight given his long career at club level without a major international trophy, while Mbappé continues building a resume that may rank among the great modern talents. The third-place finish, while secondary to championship ambitions, matters for national pride and player legacies. **Worth knowing:** Playoffs for bronze medals matter most to players and fans as a final showcase rather than a true reflection of the second-best team in the tournament. Yet they serve a practical purpose—offering eliminated finalists closure and giving viewers a meaningful match when the world's attention might otherwise drift. For England and France, competing in this stage at least confirms their status among the tournament's stronger teams. Reporting: ABC Australia.

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