France vs England summary: score, stats, goals & highlights | FIFA World Cup 2026 third place game
England defeated France 6-4 in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami. The high-scoring exhibition-style game featured multiple goals and several injury-related substitutions.
Why it matters
It marks the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup tournament for these two major footballing nations.
The pressure was off and that showed as the two teams gave us 10 goals in what felt like an exhibition friendly in Miami.
Goal! France 4, England 6. Jude Bellingham (England) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner following a fast break.
Goal! France 4, England 5. Ousmane Dembélé (France) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Dayot Upamecano following a fast break.
Delay in match because of an injury Djed Spence (England).
Substitution, England. Trevoh Chalobah replaces Marc Guéhi.
Jude Bellingham (England) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Offside, France. Kylian Mbappé is caught offside.
Substitution, France. Jules Koundé replaces Malo Gusto because of an injury.
Attempt blocked. Bradley Barcola (France) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Michael Olise.
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