France v England: Kick-off Time & TV Channel
TL;DR — the quick answers
- Result
- France 4–6 England — full time
- Kick-off
- BST · Saturday 18 July 2026
- UK TV channel
- To be confirmed
- Live stream (free)
- BBC iPlayer or ITVX
- In 4K?
- No — HD only
France v England is on To be confirmed, kick-off 22:00 UK time on Saturday 18 July 2026. Stream it free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
Not in 4K: this match is on To be confirmed in HD. The BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.
- Match
France v England 
- Competition
- 2026 FIFA World Cup · Third Place Play-Off
- Date
- Saturday 18 July 2026
- Kick-off (UK)
- BST
- TV channel
- To be confirmed
- Free stream
- BBC iPlayer or ITVX
How to watch France v England
The match is free-to-air on To be confirmed, streaming free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX (a valid UK TV Licence is required to watch live).
Want the best picture overall? The BBC's 4K matches are on iPlayer — see our 4K device guide for which streamers actually support it.
France v England: your questions
What channel is France v England on?
France v England is live on To be confirmed, streamed free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX.
What time does France v England kick off?
Kick-off is 22:00 UK time (BST) on Saturday 18 July 2026.
How can I watch France v England online for free?
Stream it free on BBC iPlayer or ITVX, provided you have a valid UK TV Licence.
Is France v England on in 4K?
No. This match is on To be confirmed in HD; the BBC's 4K UHD feed covers selected BBC One matches only.