France and England face off in the 2026 World Cup third-place match on Saturday, following disappointing semifinal exits. England suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Lionel Messi and Argentina, while France fell 2-0 to their rivals, Spain. This matchup promises to be an exciting clash between two historic European foes, as they vie for a respectable finish in the tournament.

Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. ET in Miami. Current odds from FanDuel Sportsbook favor France at -115 (risk $115 to win $100), while England stands at +280 and a draw is also at +280. Overall, France is favored at -215, with England at +172. Before finalizing any bets, it's essential to consider insights from SportsLine's expert, Jon Eimer, who has a notable record in soccer betting.

Eimer, known for his extensive knowledge of global leagues, boasts a 31-13-2 record with over $1,200 in profit on his Champions League picks and is currently on a 27-18-2 run for World Cup bets. He has analyzed the England vs. France matchup and shared his predictions.

Key Betting Odds:

• 90-minute money line:
  • France: -115
  • England: +280
  • Draw: +280
• Over/Under: 2.5 goals
• To finish third:
  • France: -215
  • England: +172

Eimer predicts an exciting game, leaning towards Over 2.5 total goals (-235), or possibly even Over 3.5 goals (+110). He notes that both teams might not give their all defensively, given their lack of desire to compete for third place. However, top scorers Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are both in contention for the Golden Boot award, adding personal stakes to the match.

Eimer highlights, "Kylian Mbappe will be motivated to attack for the Golden Boot, while Harry Kane is just two goals behind, alongside Jude Bellingham, which could fuel their performance."

To see Eimer's best bets and detailed predictions for the match, interested bettors can check out his insights on SportsLine.