Neither France nor England will feel particularly enthused about the 3rd Place Final. Both sides had designs on lifting the trophy and will need to put disappointment behind them in order to lift themselves on Saturday. It is a difficult match to predict as team selection is less than certain. However, both sides will want to claim the win. The French will be keen to bounce back from their comprehensive loss to Spain and give outgoing coach Didier Deschamps a fitting send off. England, who will feel deflated by the manner of their loss to Argentina may feel that securing third place further underlines their standing as genuine contenders for major tournaments. I have taken into account the possibility of changes to come up with a great 4/1 bet builder. I have avoided betting on the result as much depends on how the teams react to their semi-final disappointments.
TL;DR – France vs England Betting Tips
| Market | Odds at Betfred | Points |
|---|---|---|
| BTTS: Yes | 2/5 | 1 |
| Over 8.5 Corners | 5/6 | 1.5 |
| Kylian Mbappe 1+ Shots on Target from Outside of the Box | 21/20 | 1 |
| Harry Kane 1+ Shots on Target | 2/11 | 1 |
| Bet Builder | 4.52/1 | 1 |
Odds correct at 12:40 BST on 16th July 2026. Odds subject to change.
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BTTS: Yes
I’m expecting goals in this one and I am expecting them at both ends. The French had a free scoring World Cup before being stifled by Spain in their semi-final. Up to the quarter-finals Deschamps’ side had rattled in 16 in their six matches. While good defensively they can also give the opposition a chance as the concession of goals against Senegal and Norway plus shipping two against Spain shows. England have scored 14 in seven games this tournament but have only kept one clean sheet. The Kickform stats show that both teams have scored in 71% of their matches, and I think they can breach the French backline but have limited confidence in them shutting them out.
The Bronze Final is often more open than other games in the tournament, so, backing both teams to find the net is a good place to start.
Over 8.5 Corners
Despite having lost out on a couple of bet builders through the corner market, I am returning to it like a moth to the flame. Both sides have consistently won corners, France average 6.86 per match with England being awarded an average of 5.14 corners each game. The Kickform stats show that 71% of both teams’ fixtures have seen the flag kick count go beyond 8.5. At 5/6 it is a good addition.
Kylian Mbappe 1+ Shots on Target from Outside of the Box
There are many player props I didn’t even consider because of uncertainty over team selection. However, Kylian Mbappe is still in with a shout of being the tournament’s leading scorer and, fitness permitting, he looks certain to score. I’m pretty sure individual honours motivate Mbappe, so I have no doubts that he will be up for this one, however disappointed he may be to miss out on the final. Mbappe has a great record for shots on target, averaging 2.81 per 90 minutes, and he has two goals from outside the box in the tournament so far. Will he be tempted to have a dip from range in this one? Quite possibly and the World Cup odds of 21/20 make it a worth a punt.
Harry Kane 1+ Shots on Target #
Another player who is likely to start despite potential changes is Harry Kane. The England captain has an outside chance of the Golden Boot, with six goals so far. Kane has averaged 1.65 shots on target throughout the World Cup. After failing to get an effort on target against Argentina and after attracting criticism from certain quarters for dropping too deep and not getting in the box enough I feel Kane may go into the Bronze Final with a point to prove. I expect him to work the goalkeeper at least once.
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France vs England Odds
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