France and England meet for the World Cup third-place match on Saturday in Miami Gardens after both teams lose in their respective semifinal matches. All reports describe the teams as disappointed: France had been considered a contender for the title, while England narrowly missed its chance to end a long wait for a first World Cup trophy since 1966. Instead of playing for the championship on Sunday, the teams are scheduled for a consolation game. The World Cup final on Sunday features Argentina against Spain, with England and France facing each other one day earlier for third place. French coach Didier Deschamps is quoted as saying that the best outcome for both sides would be for the match not to take place, reflecting the mood around a fixture that follows semifinal defeat. The coverage frames the matchup as a final opportunity for each team to finish on a higher note despite falling short of their main objective: reaching the final.