France v England in Third-Place Playoff

France and England are set to meet in the third-place playoff, a game that has been a part of World Cup history since 1934. The first third-place playoff, also known as the TPPO, was played between Germany and Austria, with Germany winning 3-2.

Background

The third-place playoff has seen some notable matches over the years, including Brazil's 4-2 win over Sweden in 1938 and France's 6-3 win over West Germany in 1958. Just Fontaine scored four goals in the 1958 match, a feat that has also been achieved by Thomas Müller, Davor Suker, and Toto Schillaci in the third-place playoff.

Key Details

The third-place playoff between France and England will be played in Miami. Some players have used the third-place playoff to improve their Golden Boot chances, a tactic that Kylian Mbappé might consider against England.

What It Means

The third-place playoff may not be the most coveted match, but it remains an important part of the World Cup. The outcome of the match could have implications for individual player awards, such as the Golden Boot.