France x England — World Cup 2026

Where to watch, kick-off time and prediction for France national football team vs England national football team at the 2026 World Cup: see the time, the goal trend and the best over/under bets for France x England.

Date and venue

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (Brasilia time)

Prediction, analysis & chances

Our model sees France and England evenly matched by xG, in what looks like a high-scoring game (over 2.5 in 65% of the simulations).

To see the likely scoreline, the exact probability for each line and the best over/under bet tuned to your bookmaker's odds, run the France x England prediction calculator.

Match prediction and betting tips

For France national football team vs England national football team, the GolStats model projects about 2.9 goals and an over 2.5 tendency of 65%. France arrives with the stronger attack, averaging 3.1 goals per game in recent form. See the full prediction below and simulate your bet with your bookmaker's odds.

Stats and recent form

France: avg 3.1 goals/game, over 2.5 in 70%. Form: L W W W W.

England: avg 2.7 goals/game, over 2.5 in 60%. Form: L W W W W.

France x England corner, card & goal statistics

Across 7 analysed France games the average is 9.6 corners, over 9.5 in 57%; across 6 analysed England games the average is 10.7 corners, over 9.5 in 83%. Across 5 analysed France games the average is 2.0 cards, over 4.5 in 0%; across 5 analysed England games the average is 3.0 cards, over 4.5 in 20%.

See the full corner statistics (for/against and the 8.5 / 9.5 / 10.5 lines), card statistics (3.5 / 4.5 / 5.5 lines) and premium goal stats — both teams to score, clean sheet and over 3.5 — for France and England on the France x England stats page with the Pro plan or tokens.

Teams and group

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Recent meetings

It's the first recent meeting between France and England.

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Frequently asked questions

What time is France x England?

The match kicks off on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 06:00 PM (Brasilia time).

Where is France x England played?

The match is at to be confirmed, at the 2026 World Cup.

What is the goals prediction for France x England?

The model projects 2.9 total goals. Over 2.5 tendency: 65%.

What is the prediction for France x England?

The recent head-to-head is balanced. The model projects 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 tendency: 65%. Run the calculator to refine the prediction with your odds.

How many corners in France x England?

Across 7 analysed France games the average is 9.6 corners, over 9.5 in 57%; across 6 analysed England games the average is 10.7 corners, over 9.5 in 83%. Full corner stats — for/against and the 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.

How many cards in France x England?

Across 5 analysed France games the average is 2.0 cards, over 4.5 in 0%; across 5 analysed England games the average is 3.0 cards, over 4.5 in 20%. Full card stats — for/against and the 3.5, 4.5 and 5.5 lines — are on the stats page with the Pro plan.

What is the form of France and England?

France: avg 3.1 goals/game (recent: L-W-W-W-W). England: avg 2.7 goals/game (recent: L-W-W-W-W).

What is the predicted score for France x England?

The model projects around 2.9 total goals, with an over 2.5 tendency of 65%. Use the calculator to simulate the exact score with your odds.

Who is more likely to win France x England?

By recent form, France comes in slightly ahead, but it's tight. See the win/draw and over/under chances for France x England in the calculator.

Where to watch France x England?

The World Cup 2026 is broadcast by the official rights holders in your country (TV and streaming). Check the official schedule for France x England.

What is the head-to-head record for France x England?

It's the first recent meeting between France and England.

Where can I see France x England stats?

Here you'll find goal stats, head-to-head and the prediction for the France national football team vs the England national football team at the 2026 World Cup, with over/under tendency and odds.