England Outscores France 6-4 in Thrilling Third Place Final
July 18, 2026 ยท By yayscore Newsroom
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England secured third place in the World Cup after a high-scoring 6-4 victory over France, featuring multiple quick goals from both sides.
England clinched third place in the World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 win against France in a fiercely contested match. The game was a goal-fest, particularly in the first half, setting the stage for a compelling encounter.
England started strongly, with Declan Rice opening the scoring in the 3rd minute. Ezri Konsa doubled their lead in the 18th minute, assisted by Rice. Bukayo Saka then took center stage, scoring in the 37th minute and again in first-half stoppage time (45'+1), giving England a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime. France made four substitutions at the break, and it sparked a comeback. Kylian Mbappe pulled one back for France in the 48th minute, followed by Bradley Barcola in the 54th minute, assisted by Mbappe. Mbappe scored his second in the 66th minute, closing the gap to 4-3.
The turning point came in the 87th minute when Bukayo Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, extending England's lead to 5-3. Despite a late goal from Ousmane Dembele for France in the 90'+6 and a final goal from Jude Bellingham in the 90'+8, England held on for a remarkable 6-4 victory. This result means England finishes the World Cup in third place, while France is eliminated from the competition.