Rayan Cherki, Kylian Mbappé and Warren Zaïre-Emery start in France’s seven changes for England third-place play-off | OneFootball

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·19 July 2026

Rayan Cherki, Kylian Mbappé and Warren Zaïre-Emery start in France’s seven changes for England third-place play-off

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In his final match in charge, Didier Deschamps has made seven changes to France’s line-up to face England in the World Cup third-place play-off, with Kylian Mbappé starting.

According to L'Équipe, only four starters from the 0-2 defeat by Spain keep their places in Miami. Mike Maignan, Adrien Rabiot and Mbappé are joined by Michael Olise, who again features in the front line alongside Rayan Cherki and Désiré Doué.

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Mbappé remains level with Lionel Messi on eight goals, the Argentinian has one more assist.

The other starters are Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konaté, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernandez and Warren Zaïre-Emery.

Kick-off is scheduled for 23:00 in France on Saturday.

Source: L'Équipe

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