WORLD CUP: England Beat France 6-4 in 10-Goal Thriller to Claim Third Place.
England ended their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high after defeating France 6-4 in a breathtaking third-place playoff in Miami. The Three Lions produced a devastating first-half performance, racing into a commanding 4-0 lead before France launched a dramatic fightback after the break.
Bukayo Saka was the star of the night, completing a sensational hat-trick as England held off a spirited French comeback. Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also found the net for England in one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament. France captain Kylian Mbappé scored twice during the comeback, while Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé also got on the scoresheet. Mbappé’s goals took his career World Cup tally to a record 22 goals. However, England refused to surrender their advantage, eventually sealing an extraordinary 6-4 victory and the bronze medal. The result gives England their best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966, while France leave the competition in fourth place following an unforgettable 10-goal battle. For England, it was the perfect response to their painful semifinal defeat to Argentina. For France, a disastrous opening half ultimately proved too much to overcome despite their remarkable second-half fightback.
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