Today's WC 2026 match schedule in Kyiv time features one but exceptionally loaded fixture: the bronze-medal match between France and England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Kick-off at 00:00 Kyiv time (17:00 ET / 5 p.m. ET) on Saturday, 19 July in Kyiv time. This is Didier Deschamps' final game in charge of Les Bleus and potentially the decisive match in Kylian Mbappé's chase for the Golden Boot.
Day's schedule
- 00:00 Kyiv time (19 July) — France vs England (third-place play-off, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami)
This is the only match in the window from 19:00 on 18 July to 08:00 on 19 July Kyiv time. Tomorrow, 19 July at 22:00 Kyiv time, the WC 2026 final takes place — Spain vs Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. Read more about the final in our article "WC 2026 schedule in Kyiv time: bronze match and the Spain vs Argentina final".
France vs England: WC 2026 bronze-medal match
00:00 Kyiv time · Hard Rock Stadium, Miami · Match No. 103
What's at stake. Both sides suffered painful semi-final defeats: France lost to Spain 0:2, while England fell to Argentina 1:2 in a dramatic encounter. Now they play for the bronze medal — a "consolation" match for both after dreaming of the final. Yet there are powerful personal motivators that make this game truly worth watching.
Deschamps' farewell and Mbappé's Golden Boot. Didier Deschamps announced before the tournament that WC 2026 would be his last as France's head coach. His 14-year tenure included the 2018 World Cup title, a runner-up finish in 2022, and three consecutive semi-final appearances at the World Cup. A win in Miami would give France bronze — a third consecutive podium finish — and a fitting send-off for the manager. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé has 8 goals at this tournament — exactly as many as Lionel Messi. Mbappé trails the Argentine in assists, so every goal in Miami is critical in the battle for the Golden Boot — and for the right to become the first player to win it twice.
Personnel and expected line-ups. Both managers are planning significant rotation. For France, William Saliba is definitely out — the Arsenal defender was forced off with a back injury in the match against Spain. His place in the centre of defence will be taken by Ibrahima Konaté alongside Maxence Lacroix. Mbappé is expected to start, flanked by Rayan Cherki (set for his first start at this World Cup) and Michael Olise. For England, Thomas Tuchel is also preparing changes after an exhausting campaign; Harry Kane remains the main attacking threat for the Three Lions. The key duel of the evening: Mbappé against England's defensive line — and Kane against France's reshuffled backline.
Read more about this match in our dedicated article: "France vs England at midnight: WC 2026 bronze-medal match in Kyiv time".
How to convert ET to Kyiv time
WC 2026 matches are played in the USA, Canada and Mexico. To get Kyiv time, add +7 hours to ET (Eastern Time) or +10 hours to PT (Pacific Time). Bronze match: 17:00 ET + 7 = 00:00 Kyiv time (already 19 July). Tomorrow's final: 15:00 ET + 7 = 22:00 Kyiv time.
Find the bronze-match results in the late-night edition of Night Mundial immediately after the final whistle, and the full day review in the morning digest on 19 July. The Spain vs Argentina final and all the details of tomorrow — in the article "France vs England and the Spain vs Argentina final: WC 2026 match schedule".
