England Secures Third Place at World Cup 2026 with 6-4 Victory Over France

England claimed third place in the 2026 World Cup, defeating France 6-4 in a high-scoring match played in Miami on Saturday, July 18. This victory secures a bronze medal for the Three Lions, adding to their sole World Cup title won as hosts in 1966.

The match saw England dominate the first half, establishing a commanding 4-0 lead. Declan Rice opened the scoring early with a long-range strike, followed by goals from Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka. This first-half performance suggested a potential historic rout.

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England crushed France in the first half. The English dominated all actions in the first half.

However, France staged a spirited comeback in the second half, led by Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé scored twice, bringing France back into contention and adding significant milestones to his career. He now leads the race for the Golden Boot with 10 goals in the tournament and has become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals in as many games.

Despite France's efforts, England ultimately secured the win. Saka completed his hat-trick with a penalty in the 86th minute, sealing the 6-4 victory. This marks England's second appearance on the World Cup podium, having previously achieved fourth place in 1990 and 2018. The tournament saw contributions from key players like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, who scored six goals each.

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Mbappé took first place in the race for the Golden Boot with 10 goals in eight games and also became the all-time top scorer in the World Cup with 22 goals in the same number of games.