There’s a World Cup match on today and absolutely not one person taking part in it wants to be there.
As we head into the final weekend of this magical 2026 World Cup, we have one of the strangest parts of the schedule to deal with first: The Bronze Final. England and France both lost this week, putting a stop to their summer dreams of World Cup glory, and yet they still aren’t quite allowed to go home.
Let’s get into why this match even exists and look ahead to Sunday’s final a bit more.
The Main Thing: England and France compete for ‘chocolate’ medal
After losing their semifinals just a few days ago, England and France were probably desperate to get out of the USA and heal their wounds in the comfort of their own homes.
