Third Place Battle with Pride on the Line | Global News

France and England clash for third place in the World Cup — a consolation match with no trophy, but plenty of pride on the line. Both teams, heavy favorites in the semifinals, now battle for legacy, with Mbappé, Messi, Kane, and Bellingham still vying for the Golden Boot. France’s coach, Didier Deschamps, is playing his final game after 14 years of dominance, and the squad wants to send him out with a win. England, meanwhile, sees this as a chance to prove they’re closing the gap with the world’s best. It’s bittersweet, but both sides will give everything to end their World Cup run on a high note. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/337dd89305c40dda