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

Trump questioned the decision to push Harry Kane into a deeper, more defensive role, suggesting it "perhaps" was a mistake to turn the striker into a defensive player. 

FIFA 2026 | 'What do I know': US President Trump calls out England coach Tuchel's tactics in semis vs Argentina

Thomas Tuchel admitted that he has already experienced the effects of the high altitude at the Estadio Azteca ahead of England's Round of 16 clash against Mexico, saying the opening phase of the match will be challenging.

FIFA World Cup 2026: 'I felt a slight headache,' says Tuchel ahead of England's R16 clash vs Mexico

With barely a few days between matches, adjusting to reduced oxygen levels remains the biggest worry for the Three Lions camp before they land in the Mexican capital.

FIFA 2026 | 'Huge advantage for Mexico': England coach Tuchel not happy with Mexico City's high altitude for Round of 16 clash

England boss Thomas Tuchel wins a FIFA policy change after photographers blocked his view during World Cup national anthems. FIFA introduces new sideline positioning rules

'I could not see my team': Thomas Tuchel’s complaint forces FIFA to change photographers' positioning

England manager Thomas Tuchel criticised FIFA's pre-match photographers setup after England's 4-2 FIFA World Cup win over Croatia. Harry Kane scored twice to equal major World Cup records, while Tuchel's touchline exchange with Jordan Pickford added further drama

'I am begging FIFA to change': Here's why Thomas Tuchel was left frustrated despite England's winning start World Cup campaign

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

England boss Thomas Tuchel criticised his side's performance despite a 1-0 win over New Zealand, praising Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham ahead of the FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-ups: Thomas Tuchel calls out England's 'freestyle' football after 1-0 win over New Zealand

The two games will be the last time Thomas Tuchel's men play at home before they bid to end England's 60-year wait for a major trophy at the World Cup finals in North America. England waltzed through World Cup qualification with a 100 percent record.

Thomas Tuchel's England to face Uruguay and Japan ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

Euro 2024 runners-up England sealed their place at year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States last month with a 5-0 victory over Latvia in Riga.

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Thomas Tuchel recalls Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden to national squad. Check full team list here

WWE Champion and Hollywood star John Cena was spotted sharing the spotlight with England football team manager Thomas Tuchel as they both were in attendance in the Royal Box at the Centre Court. 

WWE champion John Cena shares spotlight with THIS football great at Wimbledon 2025

Bellingham thought he had made it 2-2 late on at Nottingham Forest's City Ground only for the goal to be controversially disallowed before Senegal broke away for a third in stoppage time.

Tuchel wants Bellingham's 'intimidating fire to be directed at opponents and not teammates' after Senegal loss

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

Football, Sports: After being booked in the first half, Bellingham avoided a second yellow yard despite crunching into a crude challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis

Thomas Tuchel relieved as 'lucky' Bellingham avoids red card in laboured England win against Latvia

Sports, Football: England manager Thomas Tuchel began his Three Lions reign with a 2-0 victory against Albania in a World Cup qualifier at a sold-out Wembley on Friday.

England manager Tuchel speaks to Foden and Rashford after ineffective outings

Sports, Football: Marcus Rashford, who missed out on the England squad for Euro 2024 in Germany returns after his move away to Aston Villa in the Premier League.

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Thomas Tuchel names Marcus Rashford in maiden England squad

Thomas Tuchel is taking over an England side with "all of the tools" to win the 2026 World Cup, says departing interim manager Lee Carsley. Former Chelsea and Bayern Munich boss Tuchel takes up his new role on January 1 after being given an 18-month contract by the Football Association.

Thomas Tuchel's England have 'tools' to win World Cup, claims Lee Carsley

Lee Carsley admitted he was relieved to end his reign as England interim boss with the stylish 5-0 rout of Ireland that sealed Nations League promotion ahead of Thomas Tuchel's arrival.

Nations League: England’s interim manager Lee Carsley signs off with Ireland mauling

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists new England manager Thomas Tuchel deserves to be supported "unconditionally" after criticism of the Football Association's decision to hire a foreign coach.

Pep Guardiola throws weight behind FA’s appointment of Thomas Tuchel as England’s head coach

Thomas Tuchel said he must rise to the challenge of ending England's wait for a first major trophy since 1966 as the German was unveiled as the new manager of the Three Lions on Wednesday.

Thomas Tuchel targets 2026 FIFA World Cup glory as he takes over as England manager

The FA's decision to appoint German Thomas Tuchel as head coach of the national team raises serious questions about English coaching, former England defender Gary Neville said.

Gary Neville questions FA’s call to appoint Thomas Tuchel as England’s new coach

Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is set to become the England manager and has reportedly signed a new contract. The German will, thus, become the third foreign manager to take over as the England men's team coach, after Sweden's Sven-Goran Eriksson and Italian Fabio Capello.

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel to be unveiled as new England manager: Reports

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has made a startling revelation that the Premier League club courted Thomas Tuchel to replace the Dutchman as the manager. Ahead of the England vs Serbia Euro 2024 match, Ten Hag, appearing for a television channel, stated that United went behind his back and talked to potential manager candidates.

Was Ten Hag backstabbed by Man United? Dutchman reveals how club contacted other managers

Manchester United part-owner, Jim Ratcliffe has held a meeting with former Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel as the club hopes to clarify its position on the next manager.

Goodbye Erik ten Hag? Thomas Tuchel meets Manchester United owner over manager job

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Tuchel wins! FIFA changes photographers' positioning after England boss's plaint

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

Tuchel slams England's 'freestyle' football after 1-0 win over NZ in friendly