The England national team defeated France in the 2026 World Cup third-place match, which ended 6-4. The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, according to infohub.kz.
The third-place match, held on July 19, ended 6-4 (4-0 after the first half). Goals were scored by Declan Rice (3'), Ezri Konsa (18'), Bukayo Saka (37', 45+1', 87' pen), Kylian Mbappé (48', 66'), Bradley Barcola (54'), Ousmane Dembélé (90+6'), and Jude Bellingham (90+8').
England had a productive first half, leading 4-0 at the break. In the 3rd minute, Declan Rice intercepted the ball in midfield, advanced to the edge of the box, and fired into the far corner. In the 18th minute, Ezri Konsa doubled the lead from Rice's corner kick. Before halftime, England added two more goals. Bukayo Saka scored in the 37th minute, then completed his brace in first-half stoppage time after a pass from Eberechi Eze.
After the break, France quickly stepped up. In the 48th minute, Kylian Mbappé scored after a pass from Michael Olise, and soon after he provided an assist for Bradley Barcola. In the 66th minute, Mbappé scored again to reduce the deficit to one goal. That goal was Mbappé's 22nd in World Cups. The French striker surpassed Lionel Messi to become the tournament's all-time leading scorer.
In the closing stages, the teams scored three more goals. Saka converted a penalty in the 87th minute for his hat-trick, making it 5-3. In stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé gave France hope, but Jude Bellingham immediately scored England's sixth goal to seal the win.
England won the bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup and will receive $30 million in prize money. France finished fourth and will earn $28 million.