Didier Deschamps says France and England would rather skip the third-place World Cup match
After missing the final, France and England meet Saturday for third, with Deschamps calling the game an unnecessary consolation.

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After missing the final, France and England meet Saturday for third, with Deschamps calling the game an unnecessary consolation.
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