England take World Cup third place with 6-4 win against France
England secured third place in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, while Kylian Mbappé set a new record for the most goals scored in the tournament. The match also marked the final game for French coach Didier Deschamps after a 14-year tenure.
Why it matters
The match highlights significant individual achievements and a major transition in international football leadership.
England claimed third place at the World Cup by beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer with 22 goals on coach Didier Deschamps' last game after 14 years in charge.
England scored four in the first half through Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a Bukayo Saka double
Saka completed his hat-trick with an 87th-minute penalty
Mbappe scored two, either side of Bradley Barcola's goal in the second half, to take his tally to 10 at this World Cup
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