England and France will play each other in the FIFA World Cup Bronze Final. This match decides which team wins the bronze medals. However, the managers of both teams do not want to play this game. England manager Thomas Tuchel said that his players do not want to play. France coach Didier Deschamps feels the same way. They think the match is not important because the teams lost their semi-final games.
FIFA still holds this match because of tradition and money. The third-place match started in 1934. It has been a regular part of the World Cup since 1954. There is also a big reason to play: money. The third-place team receives almost $2 million more than the fourth-place team. This is a very large amount of money for the players and their country.
The match is also important for history. Many great players won the Golden Boot in this game in the past. For England, winning this match is a big chance. If they win, it will be their best result in 60 years. This could make the team very famous.
Finally, this game is good for young players. Some young stars did not play much in the main tournament. Now, they can play and show their talent to the world. For example, England might use this game to give minutes to young players like Kobbie Mainoo. Even if the senior players are tired, the match is still a great opportunity for the future.