France faces England in the third-place playoff, while Spain and Argentina prepare for the World Cup final in New Jersey.
Key facts
- •France and England play for third place on July 17 at 21:00 GMT in Miami.
- •Spain and Argentina compete for the World Cup title on July 19 at 19:00 GMT in East Rutherford.
- •Didier Deschamps is ending his 14-year tenure as the head coach of the French national team.
- •FIFA is awarding championship rings to the winning team for the first time.
- •US President Donald Trump is expected to attend the final and present the trophy.
The FIFA World Cup concludes this weekend with the third-place playoff between France and England on Saturday, followed by the final between Spain and Argentina on Sunday. France’s match against England at Miami Stadium marks the final game for French coach Didier Deschamps, who is stepping down after a 14-year tenure. The final will take place at New York-New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, with US President Donald Trump expected to attend.
By the numbers
Third-Place Playoff Details
France and England meet on Saturday, July 17, at 21:00 GMT. Opta’s supercomputer simulations favor France, giving them a 50.7 percent chance of winning in regulation time compared to England’s 25.6 percent. Historically, the two teams have met three times in World Cup play, with England winning in 1966 and 1982, and France winning their most recent encounter in the 2022 quarterfinals.
World Cup Final and New Traditions
The final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled for Sunday, July 19, at 19:00 GMT. Spain seeks its second World Cup title, while defending champion Argentina aims for a fourth. FIFA will introduce championship rings for the winning squad, a tradition new to the tournament. Thirty rings will be produced for the team, with 1,996 collector’s editions available for sale. Organizers are currently monitoring air quality in the New York area due to Canadian wildfires, though no impact on the final is expected.
Didier Deschamps' Departure
Saturday’s match serves as the final game for 57-year-old Didier Deschamps, who led France to a World Cup title in 2018. During his 14-year tenure, Deschamps guided the team to the semifinals in five of his seven major competitions. He is expected to be succeeded by Zinedine Zidane.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera.
