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England and France will square off Saturday for the tournament’s bronze medal after both nations exited the championship race. The third-place contest takes place at Miami Stadium with a 5 p.m. ET start time on FOX, offering each squad a chance to secure hardware despite falling short of the final.
Spain’s suffocating defense dismantled France on Tuesday in the semifinal round, earning a 2-0 triumph that denied the French a third straight World Cup final appearance. The Spanish defense proved dominant throughout the match, preventing France from capitalizing on offensive opportunities.
France entered the Spain contest with an impressive defensive record, having allowed only four goals across seven matches. That resilience crumbled early when left-back Lucas Digne fouled in the penalty area during the 22nd minute, a costly mistake that shifted momentum decisively in Spain’s favor.
Mikel Oyarzabal capitalized on the penalty kick, and Pedro Porro added a second goal in the 58th minute to put the result beyond doubt. Spain extended its tournament shutout streak to six consecutive matches, effectively controlling play from start to finish.
England’s semifinal battle against Argentina began promisingly after Anthony Gordon scored with an acrobatic finish in the 55th minute. Argentina mounted a dramatic comeback when Enzo Fernandez equalized in the 85th minute, followed by Lautaro Martinez’s stoppage-time header to clinch a 2-1 victory and advance to the final.
Lionel Messi assisted on Martinez’s decisive goal, cementing Argentina’s passage while eliminating England from championship contention. Saturday’s bronze medal match will be streamed and broadcast across FOX’s North American platforms.
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