How to Cheer for Your Team in French & English — France vs England Third Place
France vs England: How to Cheer in French & English — World Cup 2026
Today France and England meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami for the 2026 FIFA World Cup third place match — and whether you are supporting Les Bleus or the Three Lions, there has never been a better moment to discover how football brings language to life.
At Eton Institute, two of our most popular language courses are French and English — and today’s match gives us the perfect excuse to celebrate both.
Cheering in French — Support Les Bleus 🇫🇷
| Expression | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Allez les Bleus! | ah-lay lay bloo | Come on France! |
| But! | boo | Goal! |
| Quel match! | kel mash | What a match! |
| Incroyable! | an-krwa-yabl | Incredible! |
| C’est magnifique! | say mahn-yee-feek | It’s magnificent! |
| On a gagné! | on ah gahn-yay | We won! |
| Vas-y Mbappé! | vah-zee | Go on Mbappé! |
| Quelle belle équipe | kel bel ay-keep | What a beautiful team |
| Hors-jeu! | or-zhuh | Offside! |
| Arbitre! | ar-beetr | Referee! |
Cheering in English — Support the Three Lions 🏴
Football vocabulary is something every English learner in the UAE encounters — and this match gives you the perfect real-world context to practise:
| Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Come on England! | The classic supporter chant |
| Get in! | Celebration when something goes right |
| What a save! | Praising the goalkeeper |
| He was onside! | Arguing with a referee decision |
| That’s never a penalty! | Disputing a call |
| It’s coming home! | The famous Three Lions anthem reference |
| We were robbed! | When a loss feels unfair |
| What a belter! | A spectacular goal |
The Fascinating Thing About England vs France
These two nations have one of the most intertwined linguistic relationships in history. Approximately 30% of English vocabulary comes directly from French — a legacy of the Norman Conquest of 1066. Words like goal, sport, trophy, tournament, victory and champion all have French roots.
So today’s match is not just France vs England on the pitch — it is also a meeting of two languages that have shaped each other for nearly a thousand years.
Want to Speak French or English Confidently?
Whether you are inspired by Les Bleus to learn French or want to polish your English for career and daily life in the UAE — Eton Institute has a course for you.
Explore French courses in Dubai & Abu Dhabi →
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And don’t forget to read our guide: How to Say Goal in Different Languages →