England leads France 6-4 in third place match at World Cup

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

England leads France 6-4 in third place match at World Cup
Summary

England faced France in the World Cup bronze medal match on July 18, securing a thrilling 6-4 victory. England built a substantial 4-0 lead at halftime, with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and Bukayo Saka, who scored twice. Despite a strong comeback from France, England held on, with Jude Bellingham scoring to solidify the win. The match showcased improvements from England's previous semi-final loss to Argentina, particularly in late-game management under coach Thomas Tuchel.

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  • England defeats France 6-4 in the World Cup bronze medal match
  • Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick, including a key late goal
  • England led 4-0 at halftime, nearly losing the lead
  • Jude Bellingham adds a goal, reinforcing England's advantage
  • Thomas Tuchel learns from previous collapse against Argentina
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  • 12:17 AMYahoo SportsTuchel learns lesson as England clinch third place in 10-goal thriller
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Was this evidence of England head coach Thomas Tuchel already learning lessons from the Argentina collapse? Let’s hope so.

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