England defeated France 6-4 this Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, securing third place in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The match was a thrilling affair, featuring ten goals and maintaining suspense until the final minutes.
The British team built their lead during a dominant first half. Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a brace from Bukayo Saka gave them a comfortable advantage going into halftime against a French side that struggled to contain England’s intensity.
In the second half, France rallied and nearly got back into the game. Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added another for Didier Deschamps’ men, who capitalized on every opportunity to reignite their hopes.
However, England struck again in the decisive stretch. Bukayo Saka converted a penalty for his third goal of the afternoon to extend their lead once more, Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back for France, and as the match drew to a close, Jude Bellingham sealed the final 6-4 scoreline, securing third place for the English team.
With this victory, England finished their participation in the 2026 World Cup on the podium, while France finished in fourth place after losing in the semifinals to Spain.
