Beijing time (CEST) on July 18, according to AS, France and England will face off in the third-place match, with star players from both teams lacking motivation for this "match that nobody wants to play".

AS stated that after the turmoil of their semi-final defeats, France and England will face off for third place in Miami. Mbappé and Bellingham, two star players, are heading once again toward a match with nothing to gain, nothing to lose. Third place will not ease their disappointment at missing the final, and the losing team will leave this World Cup with the bitter taste of having been just two victories away from winning the title.

This match is merely a temporary reprieve for those who will depart frustrated regardless of the outcome. Mbappé's only objective is to continue scoring goals to match Messi's all-time FIFA World Cup top scorer record. Yet even this is filled with irony, as he pursues individual glory while failing to achieve collective honors. Bellingham is already out of contention for the Golden Boot, and his England team has no other bright spots. Both have had mediocre performances for Real Madrid this season, and now they must continue their struggles in a match they would prefer not to play, given their stature and status.

Coaches Deschamps and Tuchel are currently under intense scrutiny. Deschamps was completely outmatched against Spain, while Tuchel conceded victory against Argentina due to a series of substitutions that even the most lenient fans could not understand. Deschamps is confirmed to be leaving his position, making today his farewell to a role he never fully maximized, despite winning the FIFA World Cup in 2018. If Tuchel suffers a heavy defeat in his final match of this tournament, his situation could become even more precarious. Despite the FA's support, public opinion in England remains pessimistic.

This clash of losers motivates neither team, both of whom initially aimed to win the championship. It won't be long before FIFA removes this match from the calendar—a match that only adds another blow to the losing team, amplifying the pain of their semi-final defeat. At least Mbappé and Bellingham will add quality to the proceedings. It's not bad, but given the lack of meaningful competition, it feels insufficient to excite. One loses, and the other cannot truly win either. This frustrating third-place match concludes this FIFA World Cup for two individuals who both aimed for the title, and they bid farewell with a lack of motivation and expectation. Everything ended in the semi-final. All of this is now a nightmare.

Traduit par IA.

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