World Cup: Why is there a third-place playoff between France and England?

France and England are facing off in the World Cup's third-place playoff, the tournament's traditional match to determine the bronze medalists. Per Al Jazeera, the article explores when the playoff was introduced, its impact on the Golden Boot race, and the managers' views on the fixture.

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