England Defeats France 6-4 in Tennis-Like Score to Claim Third Place at World Cup 2026

England clinched third place in the 2026 World Cup, defeating France 6-4 in a spectacular match played in Miami. This victory marks England's best-ever finish in the tournament's history.

Kylian Mbappé was a standout performer for France, scoring twice in the second half. These goals brought his tournament tally to 10 and his career World Cup total to 22, establishing him as the competition's all-time leading scorer. Despite his historic achievement, it wasn't enough to secure a win for France.

The match was a high-octane affair from start to finish. England established an early lead with goals from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa. Bukayo Saka was instrumental, scoring a hat-trick, including a late penalty. Jude Bellingham sealed the victory with a goal in stoppage time, capping off a strong tournament for England.

France fought back in the second half with Mbappé's brace, alongside goals from Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé. However, they could never fully close the gap in the emotionally charged game. Saka's first goal also marked the 300th goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As the 23rd World Cup concludes, England celebrates its historic third-place finish, while France departs with the consolation of Mbappé's record-breaking performance. The tournament culminates with the final match between Argentina and Spain.