France vs England Stats: FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final - Live
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place play-off in a high-scoring match. The game featured a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and saw Kylian Mbappé become the tournament's all-time leading goalscorer.
Why it matters
The match marks a significant historical finish for England and a notable individual milestone for Mbappé in international football.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ‘s third-place play-off was a 10-goal thriller headlined by Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappé, with England coming out on top.
Bukayo Saka ‘s hat-trick helped England seal their best World Cup finish since 1966, beating France 6-4 in a breathless third-place play-off that also saw Kylian Mbappé become the tournament’s all-time leading goalscorer.
Thomas Tuchel was booed by some England fans prior to kick-off, amid fierce criticism of his defensive tactics during Wednesday’s semi-final defeat to Argentina.
But the Three Lions certainly did not sit back in Miami, even with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham dropping to the bench. Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa struck to put them 2-0 up after 18 minutes, before Saka added two more goals late in the first half.
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