Bet £40 get £20 in free bets ahead of France vs England

France and England meet at Miami Stadium on Saturday in the World Cup third-place playoff, just a day before Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina. Both sides arrive as beaten semi-finalists – France stunned 2-0 by Spain, England undone by a stoppage-time Argentina fightback.

It’s a bronze-medal match nobody wanted to be playing in, but Star Sports are offering new customers the chance to grab £20 in free bets. Sign up via our link using promo code BET40GET20, place a single £40 cash bet at evens or higher and you’ll get 2 x £10 free bets (first instantly, second 24 hours later). 

France arrive as beaten favourites, suffering their first defeat of the tournament as Mikel Oyarzabal’s penalty and Pedro Porro’s second-half strike ended their hopes of a third straight final.

Kylian Mbappé failed to register a shot on target and Ousmane Dembélé barely troubled Unai Simón, with Didier Deschamps’ side second best throughout in what will be his final match in charge before Zinedine Zidane takes over.

England’s collapse was even more painful. Anthony Gordon’s 55th-minute opener was undone by a five-minute Argentina blitz that saw Enzo Fernández level in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martínez head a stoppage-time winner.

Thomas Tuchel’s decision to switch to a back five after going ahead was widely criticised, with Harry Kane admitting England “seemed to just try to hold on” once in front.

Score even more value with Star Sports

Just follow our link to Star Sports and register using promo code BET40GET20. Place a single £40 cash bet at odds of evens (2.0) or higher. Once your bet is placed, you’ll receive 1 x £10 free bet instantly.

A second £10 free bet will be credited 24 hours later. Both expire after 24 hours and must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0). Free bets cannot be split into smaller bets.

A fitting boost for a bronze-medal match that both sides would rather have skipped altogether, with Mbappé, Dembélé, Kane and Jude Bellingham all in action for one final time this tournament.

Mbappé’s bruised pride to edge a contest neither side wanted

Third-place playoffs are notoriously hard to call, with both camps still nursing the rawest of wounds and coaches often as tempted to rotate deeply as to chase pride. France have the extra emotional weight of it being Deschamps’ final match in charge, which could cut either way – a fitting send-off or a flat non-event after Tuesday’s heartbreak.

Mbappé, held without a shot on target against Spain, will have a point to prove. The two sides last met at the 2022 World Cup quarter-final, when France edged out England 2-1 despite a rare Kane penalty miss.

England, meanwhile, have Kane and Bellingham to call on again after the pair scored 12 of England’s 13 goals this tournament between them, and Tuchel will want a response after his substitutions were heavily criticised following the Argentina defeat. Neither side has anything left to lose, which often makes for an open, high-scoring affair once the initial disappointment wears off.

• Over 2.5 goals
• Kylian Mbappé to score anytime

A fitting curtain call for two of the tournament’s most talked-about squads, with goals at both ends the likeliest outcome in a game with nothing but pride left to play for.

Understanding the offer

To qualify:

1. Register as a new Star Sports customer ahead of France vs England (18+, UK only) – use promo code BET40GET20
2. Deposit and place a single £40 cash bet at minimum odds of evens (2.0) or higher
3. Upon placement of your qualifying bet, you’ll receive 1 x £10 free bet instantly
4. A second £10 free bet will be credited 24 hours later
5. Free bets expire after 24 hours and must be placed at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0)

You’ll get:

• 2 x £10 free bets (first upon placement, second 24 hours later)
• Free bets valid for 24 hours
• Free bets must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0)

Key terms and conditions of this Star Sports offer

Qualifying bet must be at odds of evens (2.0) or higher.
Free bets expire 24 hours after being credited.
Free bets must be used at minimum odds of 4/1 (5.0).
Void or cashed-out bets do not qualify.
Free bets cannot be split into smaller bets.

About the author

Zack Lane

Zack Patrick Lane is an enthusiastic sports writer and lifelong Aston Villa supporter who passionately follows the beautiful game. With a most improved player award being his highest accolade in youth football, Zack turned to writing about football rather than playing it. Today, he channels that passion into his commentary, while also keeping a keen eye on a wide range of other sports.

Find Zack’s socials:

• X: @avfczackpatrick
• LinkedIn

Commercial content notice: Taking one of the bookmaker offers featured in this article may result in a payment to talkSPORT. 18+. T&Cs apply.

Remember to gamble responsibly

A responsible gambler is someone who:

• Establishes time and monetary limits before playing
• Only gambles with money they can afford to lose
• Never chase their losses
• Doesn’t gamble if they’re upset, angry or depressed
• Gamcare – www.gamcare.org.uk

Find our detailed guide on responsible gambling practices here.

For help with a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or go to www.gamstop.co.uk to be excluded from all UK-regulated gambling websites.