Deschamps' Farewell and Mbappe's Record Chase Light Up Third Place

Saturday's third-place game in Miami arrives for two squads still nursing the bruises of painful semi-final defeats, yet Reuters reports there are reasons to watch beyond the formality. Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the very last time, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable tenure as coach, while Kylian Mbappe is chasing an individual scoring record that keeps this more than a dead rubber.

France were beaten 2-0 by Spain on Tuesday, while England suffered a 2-1 defeat to Argentina a day later. Both coaches are expected to rotate heavily, though pride and personal history are at stake for players on both sides.

According to Reuters, Thomas Tuchel summed up the mood bluntly, noting that no player on either side truly wants to be here when a final is being played elsewhere. Still, for Deschamps and Mbappe in particular, Saturday carries meaning that goes beyond the scoreline.