New Delhi, July 18 -- France will take on England in the penultimate match of the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Having lost to Spain and Argentina in the semifinals, the third and fourth placed sides in the FIFA Rankings will take the field one last time in a third-place playoffs clash in this year's tournament, with an aim towards a bronze medal which neither France nor England want.

Officially known as a 'Bronze Final' by the FIFA, the third-placed tie has been constant feature in the World Cup since 1934, baring the 1950 edition. The winners of the clash will receive bronze medals.

In this edition, the winning side will take home USD 29 million (approx Rs.279 crore) in prize money, which is USD 2 million (approx Rs.19 crore) more th...