England and France will face off today in the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, with both teams aiming to end their campaigns on a positive note after suffering semi-final defeats.

The encounter at the Miami Stadium will be the first meeting between the two sides since France's 2-1 victory over England in the quarter-finals of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

France were eliminated by Spain following a 2-0 defeat in the semi-finals, while England surrendered a second-half lead to lose 2-1 to defending champions Argentina despite taking the lead.

The match also carries added significance in the race for the tournament's Golden Boot. France captain Kylian Mbappé heads into the game with eight goals, level with Argentina's Lionel Messi, who currently leads on assists. England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham have each scored six goals and remain in contention for the award.

With pride, history and individual honours all on the line, both teams will be determined to end their World Cup campaign with victory and a place on the podium.

— PUNCH