England and France face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami, with pride and the Golden Boot still on the line. While both teams missed out on the final, stars like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham remain in contention for the tournament's top scorer award. Thomas Tuchel admitted that both squads would rather be playing in the final, but one last World Cup victory is still up for grabs.

England vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff | Mbappé vs Kane golden boot race

Bayern Munich's remarkable 44-year streak of having at least one player in every FIFA World Cup final has officially ended after Harry Kane's England and Michael Olise's France were eliminated. Meanwhile, Inter Milan continues its historic run with at least one representative set to feature in a 12th consecutive World Cup final, thanks to Argentina's Lautaro Martínez.


Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends as inter milan keeps historic run alive

A remarkable chapter in FIFA World Cup history has come to an end as Bayern Munich will have no player in the World Cup final for the first time since 1982. The club's extraordinary 44-year streak, spanning 11 consecutive World Cups, ended after England and Bayern striker Harry Kane were eliminated from the tournament. Meanwhile, Inter Milan continues its impressive record, extending its run of having at least one player feature in the World Cup final for a 12th straight tournament. The historic milestone highlights the lasting influence of Europe's biggest clubs on football's greatest stage.

Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends | Inter Milan extends historic record

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina and England are set to clash in a blockbuster semi-final at Atlanta Stadium. All eyes will be on Lionel Messi and Harry Kane as the two football giants fight for a place in the final.

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina beat England 2-1 to reach final

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Lautaro Martínez puts Argentina ahead

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Enzo Fernández equalises

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Argentina press after England take lead

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: GOAL for England

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: 0-0 after half time in Atlanta 

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Roller-coaster half hour 

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: 0-0 after 20 minutes in Atlanta

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Chaotic first 10 minutes

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Action gets underway in Atlanta

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Rodrigo De Paul misses starting XI

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Lionel Messi arrives at Mercedes Benz Stadium

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Harry Kane's record in WC

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Starting XIs

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Messi's record in WC knockouts

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: Head-to-head in WC

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: When and where to watch

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Live Updates: The world awaits big game

Argentina vs England, FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi-Final Highlights: Argentina beat England to reach final

England vs Argentina - one of the most fiercest rivalries in the World Cup history. The two sides have met five times in the World Cups so far with England leading the head-to-head record with 3-2. The upcoming showdown on Wednesday (Jul 15) in Atlanta promises to be a blockbuster.

FIFA 2026 | England 3-2 Argentina - How one of the most fiercest rivalries in World Cup developed over years

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.

FIFA 2026 | 'It is Haaland vs Kane,' says Norway coach Stale Solbakken ahead of QF

Track the epic 2026 World Cup Golden Boot race as Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé lead the standings, with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland closing the gap fast.

World Cup Golden Boot: Messi & Mbappe lead as Kane, Haaland close gap; who stays at top?

The English skipper, who overtook Brazil legend Pele for most goals in FIFA, fired in two goals in space of about 11 minutes to not only bring England back from dead but put them into the Round of 16 as well.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane blows away DR Congo in span of about 10 minutes and creates history in thrilling win for England

Harry Kane became England's all-time leading World Cup goalscorer after scoring in the Three Lions' 2-0 victory over Panama on Sunday, adding another milestone to his international career.

FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer

Did a Ghanaian witch doctor curse Harry Kane? Nana Kwaku Bonsam's bizarre claim before England vs Ghana went viral after Kane's frustrating performance, sparking debates, memes and football superstition theories worldwide

Harry Kane cursed? Meet Nana Kwaku Bonsam, the Ghanaian witch doctor behind the viral claim

Harry Kane made World Cup history on Wednesday by setting a new record for the most penalty goals in the tournament, excluding shootouts.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane breaks World Cup record for most penalty goals

Harry Kane reveals Thomas Tuchel’s inspiring half-time speech that helped England defeat Croatia in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opener. Read reactions from Kane, Jude Bellingham and Tuchel, plus the latest update on Declan Rice’s injury concern

‘Show the world who we can be’: Kane reveals Tuchel’s half-time speech behind England's win over Croatia

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised England's impressive 4-2 win over Croatia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 match at Dallas Stadium, hailing the team's strong start to the tournament.

FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win

 England are among the favourites for the tournament in North America after a string of near-misses at recent European Championships and World Cups.

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane wants England to be 'free in the mind' as they chase first major trophy in about six decades

Harry Kane congratulates Virat Kohli and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru after their IPL 2026 triumph over Gujarat Titans. RCB secured back-to-back IPL titles, with Kohli starring in the final and Rajat Patidar joining an elite list of championship-winning captains

'What a player and what a knock': Virat Kohli gets special praise from THIS England footballer after RCB's back-to-back IPL titles

With just three matches left in the season, Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid, which is out of the tournament, is leading the golden boot race with 15 goals. Bayern's Harry Kane is second with 13 goals and can surpass Mbappe.

Champions League | Who is leading the golden boot race in ongoing season? check list

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah here is a look at five players with most goals for single Premier League side. The list also features the likes of Sergio Aguero, Wayne Rooney and Thierry Henry with Salah announcing his Liverpool exit. 

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah, 5 players with most goals for single Premier League side

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane here is a look at five players fastest to score 500 goals. The list features the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Robert Lewandowski as well with Kane recently joining the elite club. 

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane, 5 players fastest to score 500 goals

Football’s history has had countless strikers who have tasted tremendous success at the top level, but only a handful of them have achieved it with two different clubs. Let’s check out the players who scored 20-plus Champions League goals for two separate clubs.

Meet 4 footballers to score 20+ Champions League goals for 2 different clubs

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany named Harry Kane in the number 10 role behind Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson, who made his third start for his new club.

Bundesliga: Harry Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Dortmund to stay clear at top

It is understood that Harry Kane’s former side, Tottenham, have the first choice option in case Bayern are to sell their prized asset to a Premier League side. However, it is not mandatory for Kane or Bayern to accept the proposal.

Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says 'I would probably...'

Playing his 104th game for Bayern, Harry Kane became the fastest man to 100 goals with a club in Europe's top-five leagues, breaking the record of 105 matches jointly held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Erling Haaland.

Bundesliga: Harry Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern Munich goals in record time

The Three Lions came under fire for their sloppy performance in the World Cup qualifier in Barcelona, where Harry Kane scored the only goal early in the second half.

England coach Thomas Tuchel 'impatient and want to do better' after underwhelming Andorra win

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England vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff | Mbappé vs Kane golden boot race

Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends as inter milan keeps historic run alive

Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends as inter milan keeps historic run alive

Bayern Munich's 44-year FIFA World Cup final streak ends | Inter Milan extends historic record

Argentina vs England, FIFA WC 2026 SF Highlights: Argentina reach final

FIFA 2026 | England 3-2 Argentina - How the rivalry has developed over years

FIFA 2026 | 'It is Haaland vs Kane,' says Norway coach Solbakken ahead of QF

World Cup Golden Boot: Messi leads as Kane, Haaland close gap; who stays at top?

FIFA 2026 | Kane creates history in thrilling win for England vs DR Congo

FIFA 2026: Harry Kane becomes England's highest World Cup scorer

Who is Nana Kwaku Bonsam? Ghanaian witch doctor who claimed to curse Harry Kane

FIFA 2026 | Harry Kane breaks World Cup record for most penalty goals

The half-time speech that put England past Croatia revealed! What did Tuchel say

FIFA 2026 | 'A performance to be proud of': PM Starmer praises England after Croatia win

FIFA 2026 | Kane says be 'free in the mind' as England begin world cup bid

Kohli gets special praise from THIS footballer as RCB win back-to-back IPL title

UCL | Who is leading the golden boot race in ongoing season? check list

From Harry Kane to Mohamed Salah, 5 players with most goals for single PL side

From Cristiano Ronaldo to Harry Kane, 5 players fastest to score 500 goals

Meet 4 footballers to score 20+ Champions League goals for 2 different clubs

Bundesliga: Kane strikes again as Bayern beat Dortmund to stay clear at top

Harry Kane breaks silence on Premier League return, says 'I would probably...'

Bundesliga: Harry Kane scores twice to reach 100 Bayern goals in record time

England coach Thomas Tuchel 'impatient and want to do better' after underwhelming Andorra win