World Cup 2026 / France 4 - 6 England: ten goals and a completely wild scenario!

18.07.26 FT World Cup

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England clinched a dramatic third-place finish against France in a match for the ages, marked by ten goals and Didier Deschamps' farewell.

England secured third place at the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 win over France in Miami. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 3rd minute, followed by goals from Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka—who struck twice—to give the Three Lions a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime.

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After the break, Les Bleus nearly pulled off an incredible comeback. Kylian Mbappé found the net just three minutes into the second half, and Bradley Barcola cut the deficit further six minutes later. The French captain then bagged his brace in the 66th minute, becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.

Saka halted the French resurgence with a penalty in the 87th minute. Dembélé pulled one back for France, but Bellingham sealed the English victory. With two assists, Michael Olise matched Pelé's record for most assists in a single World Cup. This wild night brings to a close Didier Deschamps' fourteen-year reign at the helm of Les Bleus.

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