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England earns bronze medal with 6-4 win over France at World Cup

Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:38 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

England earns bronze medal with 6-4 win over France at World Cup
Summary

England's World Cup campaign concluded with a bronze medal after a 6-4 victory against France in the third-place play-off. The team had previously faced a heartbreaking defeat to Argentina, leading in their semi-final until late in the match. Player ratings highlighted performances, with players like Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice noted for their contributions despite challenges. Overall, this marks England's best World Cup result since 1966, with hopes for improvement in future tournaments.

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  • •England finishes third in the World Cup after defeating France.
  • •Team led Argentina in the semi-final but lost late.
  • •Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick against France.
  • •Declan Rice had a crucial opener in the third-place match.
  • •This is England's best World Cup result since 1966.
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England's World Cup campaign is officially over and while history has been made - it's not quite the history the Three Lions wanted.

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