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England leads France 4-0 in World Cup third-place match at halftime

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 10:08 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

England leads France 4-0 in World Cup third-place match at halftime

Summary

England currently holds a commanding 4-0 lead against France in the FIFA World Cup third-place match as of halftime on July 18, 2026. This unexpected score reflects England's strong performance throughout the match. If this result holds, England would earn a bronze medal and $29 million in prize money, compared to the fourth-place team's $27 million. Both teams initially preferred to compete in the final instead of this matchup. The second half is yet to begin, and the outcome remains uncertain.

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By the Numbers

•England scored four goals before halftime against France.
•The third-place team receives $29 million, while the fourth-place gets $27 million.
•Both teams aspired to compete in the final instead of this matchup.
•The second half is upcoming, with the match still in progress.

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