July 17, 2026, 8:30 am | Read time: 3 minutes
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering the home stretch. Before the final between Spain and Argentina takes place on Sunday, the third-place match is on the schedule. France and England will face off on Saturday, July 18, 2026, competing for the tournament’s last podium spot. To watch the match live in Germany, access to MagentaTV is required.
All Information on the Broadcast
The duel between France and England begins on Saturday at 11 p.m. German time. The game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida, USA.
For viewers in Germany, the game is exclusively on MagentaTV. There is no planned broadcast on ARD or ZDF.
The key details of the match:
- Kickoff: Saturday, July 18, 2026, 11 p.m. (CEST)
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, Florida, USA
- Competition: 2026 World Cup, third-place match
- Broadcast in Germany: MagentaTV
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Two Teams Seek a Positive Conclusion
Both France and England had bigger ambitions for the World Cup. France missed out on the final and the chance for another World Cup title. England aimed to win a major title for the first time since 1966. Instead, both teams now meet in the third-place match.
Despite the disappointment, both teams have numerous offensive players who can make a difference. On the French side, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, and Michael Olise are among the most well-known names in the squad. For England, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Anthony Gordon are available. Harry Kane has already scored six goals in this tournament. Many hopes for France still rest on Mbappé. Thus, two teams with significant offensive quality will face each other in the final World Cup match.
France and England have faced each other twelve times. France won six of these encounters. England won three games. Three other matches ended in a draw. The head-to-head slightly favors the French. Whether this advantage can be extended or England improves its record will be decided on Saturday evening.
Free Livestreams Abroad
Outside Germany, there are other options to watch the match live. In Austria, ServusTV broadcasts the game for free, while in Switzerland, SRF streams the match via the Play SRF service with Swiss commentary.
In Germany, these offers are only accessible with a VPN due to geoblocking. Additionally, the respective licensing and usage conditions of the providers apply.
Those who want to follow the entire World Cup can find all matches on MagentaTV. Additionally, ARD and ZDF broadcast selected games of the tournament. Alternatively, fans can watch the matches in restaurants, provided they have the appropriate gastro pass and the games are shown.