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Before the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, France and England must battle it out to determine who will finish third. The match will be broadcast live on Saturday, July 18 at 2pm PT/5pm ET on Fox, and the match can be streamed live on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. Since the World Cup will conclude with the final on July 19, the five-day trial of DirecTV will provide free coverage for the remainder of the tournament and beyond.
Like every match in this year’s tournament, the France-England match will also be broadcast live on Fox One, the official broadcaster of the 2026 World Cup. After a three-day free trial of the service, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official broadcaster of the World Cup.
Quick overview: How to watch France and England in the World Cup third-place match
- when: Saturday, July 18, at 2pm PT/5pm ET
- channel: Fox, Telemundo (Spanish)
- Stream online: DirecTV, Fubo, Fox One, Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Peacock (Spanish)
Where to watch France and England in the World Cup: broadcast date and time
The tournament’s third-place match will be broadcast live on Saturday, July 18 at 2pm PT/5pm ET on Fox. It will also be broadcast live on Telemundo in Spanish.
Where to stream the France and England World Cup match online for free
Since the FIFA World Cup Bronze Match is broadcast on Fox, it will also be available to watch live on any streaming service that carries the network, including DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling, and Hulu + Live TV. By opting for a five-day DirecTV trial, fans can also tune into the final on July 19 at no cost.
All matches are also broadcast live on Fox One, the official broadcaster of the World Cup. After Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official broadcaster of the World Cup.
More about each option – and new subscriber discounts – below.
DirectTV
Five-day free trial; Packages start at $19.99 per month
Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s premium packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, or Premier. Additionally, DirecTV is offering a free five-day trial of the streaming service, meaning new subscribers can catch the World Cup at no cost.
Learn more about each plan option, including how to build your own channel lineup (starting at just $19.99 per month), at directv.com.
Fubo
Up to $30 off your first month; Packages start at $64.99 per month ($54.99 for the first month)
Fox is available to stream with a Fubo subscription, which offers a $10-$30 discount for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 per month after that.
sling
Plans start at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month
Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, starting at $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue Plan, starting at $60.99 per month. However, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting at $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.
Hulu + Live TV
Three-day free trial; Packages start at $89.99 per month
Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial of Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.
Related to: The best Peacock subscription deals and free trial hacks
