Best Football Predictions for Today July 18 2026
The world cup is coming to an end and other leagues have lots of matches today, let’s grab some wins and cool cash.
Here is today’s football match preview:
France vs England Preview: Les Bleus and Three Lions Battle for World Cup Third Place
France and England will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff after both nations suffered disappointing semi-final defeats.
France were comfortably beaten 2-0 by Spain, with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro sending La Roja into the final. Didier Deschamps’ cautious tactics came under heavy criticism, with even Kylian Mbappe questioning the team’s approach after Les Bleus managed just 0.31 expected goals. The match also marked Deschamps’ final competitive game in charge after a highly successful spell as France manager.
Despite the semi-final disappointment, France have a strong record in third-place matches, winning bronze medals in 1958 and 1986, while finishing fourth in 1982.
England also fell short after surrendering a 1-0 lead in a 2-1 defeat to defending champions Argentina. Anthony Gordon gave the Three Lions an early advantage, but Lionel Messi inspired the comeback with assists for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez. The result extended England’s poor record against the world’s elite, with the Three Lions now losing all seven of their World Cup knockout matches against top-10 ranked nations.
Thomas Tuchel has also come under pressure following the defeat, although England can still secure their best World Cup finish since 1966 by claiming third place. However, history is against them, having lost both previous third-place playoffs in 1990 and 2018.
France also hold the upper hand in recent meetings, winning eight of the last nine encounters between the two nations, including their quarter-final clash at the 2022 World Cup.
Prediction: France 2-1 England.
FIFA World Cup, 22.00
France vs England – 1x
ICE – 1. Deild, 15:00
Grotta vs Ægir – 1x
Norway Eliteserien, 15.00
IK Start vs Rosenborg BK – Over 1.5
ICE – 2. Deild, 17:00
Magni vs Fjölnir – Over 2.5
Norway Eliteserien, 15:00
Lillestroem SK vs KFUM Oslo – Over 1.5
ICE – 1. Deild, 17:00
Throttur Reykjavik vs Völsungur – Over 2.5
Brazil Brasileiro Serie B, 20.00
AA Ponte Preta SP vs Goias EC GO – Under 3.5

