England defeated France 6–4 in a chaotic 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida on July 18,2026. The ten-goal thriller is the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history, giving England their best finish since 1966 and featuring a historic scoring record for Kylian Mbappé.
England claimed the bronze medal at the FIFA World Cup 2026™ by defeating France 6–4 in Miami Gardens, setting a record for the highest-scoring bronze-medal match in World Cup history.
Ten-Goal Thriller at Hard Rock Stadium
Both teams showcased attack-minded football in a sensational 10-goal match that thrilled fans in South Florida.
Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane combined for four goals, driving England’s frontline past the French defense.
Kylian Mbappé added two goals to his tournament tally for Les Bleus, but France could not overcome England’s offensive output.
The 3rd place finish marked England’s best World Cup performance on foreign soil in over three decades.
Match Overview and Key Highlights
England’s Dominant First Half: The Three Lions raced to a commanding 4–0 lead before halftime, with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a first-half brace by Bukayo Saka.
France’s Fierce Comeback: France rallied in the second half as Kylian Mbappé scored twice—bringing his career World Cup tally to a record 22 goals—alongside goals from Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé.
Saka’s Hat-Trick & Bellingham’s Capper: Bukayo Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, and substitute Jude Bellingham sealed the 6–4 victory with a late goal deep into stoppage time.
