Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:18pm on 18 Jul 2026,Saturday Sports
France coach Didier Deschamps admitted that neither his team nor England wanted to play the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff after missing out on the final. Speaking before Saturday's match in Miami, Deschamps said the game is less important than the final but stressed that France has a duty to compete and win the bronze medal. He also confirmed the match will be his last in charge of the national team. Defender Ibrahima Konate echoed his coach's feelings but said the players are determined to give Deschamps a winning farewell by securing third place against England. (PC: NDTV)
