Where to Watch France vs. England World Cup Third-Place Playoff Online

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Just ahead of the 2026 World Cup final between Spain and Argentina, France and England must go toe-to-toe to determine who will take third place. Broadcast live on Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET on Fox, the match can be livestreamed on any streaming service that carries said network, namely DirecTV (with a five-day free trial), Fubo, Sling and Hulu + Live TV. And since the World Cup concludes with the July 19 final, DirecTV’s five-day trial will provide free coverage through the remainder of the tournament and beyond.

Like every match in this year’s tournament, the France vs. England matchup will also stream live on Fox One, the official 2026 World Cup streamer. Following the service’s three-day free trial, a Fox One subscription costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.

At a Glance: How to Watch France vs. England World Cup Third-Place Playoff

The tournament’s third-place game will be broadcast live on Saturday, July 18 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET on Fox. It will also air live on Telemundo in Spanish.

Since the FIFA World Cup bronze match airs 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 DirecTV’s five-day trial, fans can also tune in to the July 19 final at no cost.

All matches also stream live on Fox One, the official World Cup streamer. Following Fox One’s three-day free trial, the service costs $19.99 per month. For Spanish-language coverage, Peacock is the official World Cup streamer.

More on each option — and their new subscriber discounts — below.

Fox is included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages: Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate or Premier. Plus, DirecTV offers a five-day free trial for its streaming service, meaning new subscribers can tune in to 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.

Fox is available to stream with a subscription to Fubo, which offers between $10 and $30 off for the first month. Plans start at $54.99 during the first month and $64.99 monthly thereafter.

Fox is included in Sling’s Blue Plan, from $45.99 per month, and Sling’s Orange & Blue plan, from $60.99 per month. That said, local channel availability depends on your TV market. Visit Sling.com to check station availability and package options, starting as low as $4.99 per day or $19.99 per month.

Watch Fox for free with a three-day trial to Hulu + Live TV. Subscriptions come bundled with Disney+ and ESPN+, and start at $89.99 per month.

Related: The Best Peacock Subscription Deals and Free Trial Hacks

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