The France national football team was eliminated by Spain in the semi-finals, but the 2026 World Cup is not quite over yet. On Saturday, the Blues will face England in a small final that could tell a different story than just a third-place finish. ## What happened? France was beaten by Spain (2-0) in the semi-finals after a nearly perfect run. ## Why it matters for France The 2026 World Cup offers Didier Deschamps and his players a rare opportunity: to transform a huge frustration into a message of hope. ## What comes next? France will face England on Saturday in a small final that could tell a different story than just a third-place finish. France has given the impression of being almost unbeatable for over a month, but the defeat against Spain has changed the scenario. The Blues will seek to leave with a medal that would reward a globally very convincing run. A win on Saturday would offer a very different balance sheet. Finishing third in a World Cup never erases a lost semi-final. On the other hand, it allows for a concrete reward and especially with certainties before the next international matches. The supporters will continue to follow the news of the Blues and bet on the 2026 World Cup or on other events. ## Who are the protagonists? Didier Deschamps and his players will seek to leave with a medal that would reward a globally very convincing run. The supporters will continue to follow the news of the Blues and bet on the 2026 World Cup or on other events. France has given the impression of being almost unbeatable for over a month, but the defeat against Spain has changed the scenario. The Blues will seek to leave with a medal that would reward a globally very convincing run. A win on Saturday would offer a very different balance sheet. Finishing third in a World Cup never erases a lost semi-final. On the other hand, it allows for a concrete reward and especially with certainties before the next international matches.