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England and France are set to face each other in Miami for the FIFA World Cup Bronze Medal match, which will be broadcast live on the BBC in the United Kingdom.

The two European powerhouses find themselves in a fixture that few teams aspire to play — the third-place playoff of the World Cup.

Both sides had strong hopes of reaching the final but fell short in their semi-final clashes. Spain defeated France, while Argentina staged a comeback to overcome England.

So, which BBC personalities will provide analysis, commentary, and presentation for the England versus France encounter?

France vs England is scheduled to kick off at 10 pm BST, with the BBC set to air full coverage featuring its complete line-up of pundits, commentators, and presenters.

Although both teams would have preferred to be in New York preparing for Sunday’s final, this match offers them the chance to conclude their campaigns on a positive note.

Hosting the broadcast will be Jason Mohammad, one of the BBC’s most seasoned radio and television presenters.

Providing live updates and reports from the ground will be Kelly Somers, an experienced football correspondent and interviewer for the BBC. Former England defender Stephen Warnock will be serving as the studio pundit.

The commentary duties will be led by Jonathan Pearce, a familiar voice for football fans who has been part of the BBC’s coverage of major tournaments over recent years.

He will be joined in the commentary box by Matthew Upson, another ex-England defender, who will provide expert co-commentary for the contest in Miami.

In addition to the broadcast details, FourFourTwo has shared its prediction for the match, along with information about the appointed referee and his officiating team.

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