France vs. England injury, suspension list, predicted XIs | World Cup 2026

Seeking a first-ever World Cup bronze medal to insubstantial implicit the cracks, England deed the roadworthy to look France successful Saturday's third-placed playoff successful Miami.

The Three Lions were made to wage for their passive attack successful a 2-1 semi-final nonaccomplishment to Argentina, portion Les Bleus were deservedly dispatched 2-0 by Spain successful the past four.

Here, Sports Mole rounds up the squad quality for some nations.

FRANCE vs. ENGLAND

FRANCE

Out: William Saliba (back)

Doubtful: Brice Samba (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Lacroix, T. Hernandez; Kone, Zaire-Emery; Cherki, Olise, Doue; Mbappe

ENGLAND

Out: Jordan Henderson (wrist)

Doubtful: Reece James (unspecified)

Sports Mole's predicted XI: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Rogers, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane

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