France vs England Parlay Picks for Saturday's World Cup Third-Place Game

Chris Vasile - Betting Analyst at Covers.com
Chris Vasile • Betting Analyst 13+ years betting experience
Updated: Jul 18, 2026 , 07:00 AM ET • 4 min read

Chris Vasile's favorite France vs England parlay backs Kylian Mbappe and Desire Doue to find the net on Saturday.

 France's Kylian Mbappe looks on.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. France's Kylian Mbappe looks on.

France and England close out their World Cup campaigns with one final opportunity to finish on a high in Saturday's third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium.

Kylian Mbappe remains alive in the Golden Boot race, which is why he anchors my France vs. England parlay, offering an enticing +550 payout.

Here are the latest France vs. England predictions and World Cup picks for the July 18 third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium.

Our best France vs England parlay

Third-place matches are typically far more open than World Cup knockout matches, making this an ideal spot to target two French attackers.

Kylian Mbappe still has plenty of motivation with the Golden Boot within reach, and he'll remain the focal point of France's attack against an England defense that has shown vulnerability in transition throughout the tournament. Few players create more dangerous chances when given space to run.

Desire Doue benefits from all the defensive attention Mbappe commands. His movement between the lines and willingness to attack defenders one-on-one make him an excellent candidate to capitalize if England overcommits to slowing down France's biggest star.

At +550, backing Mbappe and Doue to both score offers outstanding value in a matchup that should produce far more attacking opportunities than a typical World Cup knockout fixture.


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Chris Vasile is a betting analyst with over 13 years of experience breaking down soccer betting markets, with additional coverage across the WNBA and NFL. He focuses on finding numbers that are slow to adjust — whether it’s due to scheduling spots, player usage, or recent form — and explaining why a line is worth playing. His work has appeared across major betting and sports media platforms, including Covers, VSiN, BetMGM Network, and SportsGrid, where he’s delivered sharp analysis on both mainstream and niche markets. At Covers, he contributes to major tournament coverage and daily betting content, with a particular focus on soccer. He also runs the Game Day Wagers YouTube channel, where he shares daily picks and betting insights tailored for serious bettors.

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