WC-2026: England Claim Bronze with 6-4 Win Over France

The 2026 World Cup third-place playoff between France and England ended in a 6-4 win for the English side.

England led 4-0 after the first half but France made a strong comeback in the second, scoring three goals. However, in the 86th minute, a penalty was awarded to England, which Saka converted successfully.

In the additional time, Dembele scored for France, but Jude Bellingham sealed the win for England with their sixth goal.

This match saw Mbappé increase his World Cup goal tally to 10.

France - England 4:6 (0:4)

France: Kylian Mbappé 48', Bradley Barcola 54', Kylian Mbappé 66', Ousmane Dembélé 90'

England: Declan Rice 3', Ezri Konsa 18', Bukayo Saka 37', Bukayo Saka 45', Bukayo Saka 87', Jude Bellingham 90'