England players rated after World Cup third-place finish against France
The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
England finished third in the World Cup by defeating France, experiencing a tournament filled with highs and lows. Jude Bellingham emerged as a standout, demonstrating his world-class performance, while Anthony Gordon gained recognition as the breakout player. Other notable players included Harry Kane, who matched his six goals from 2018, and Jordan Pickford, who delivered critical saves despite some later challenges. The comprehensive player ratings reflect individual contributions throughout the tournament and invite fan interaction for further assessments.
- •England secured third place by beating France at the World Cup.
- •Jude Bellingham was rated the best performer for his impact.
- •Anthony Gordon was highlighted as the tournament's breakout player.
- •Harry Kane matched his six goals from the 2018 World Cup.
- •Jordan Pickford made critical saves but faced scrutiny in later matches.
- 11:00 AMThe Guardian Sport — England 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — England World Cup tournament ratings: Every player from best to worst
"After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament Jordan Pickford Could he have done better with Enzo Fernández’s equaliser for Argentina? Jude Bellingham certainly thought so. But the man who has made more World Cup finals appearances than any other Englishman made some crucial saves, including a brilliant stop from Nicolas González in the semi-final. 7 Continue reading...
"From the highs of the Azteca to the lows of Atlanta, it has been an eventful tournament for England. They eventually finished third after beating France, but how did the players perform?
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External links- The Guardian SportJul 19, 2026, 11:00 AMEngland 2026 World Cup squad: player-by-player ratings
After the team’s third-placed finish, we rate the 24 squad members who made an appearance at the tournament Jordan Pickford Could he have done better with Enzo Fernández’s equaliser for Argentina? Jude Bellingham certainly thought so. But the man who has made more World Cup finals appearances than any other Englishman made some crucial saves, including a brilliant stop from Nicolas González in the semi-final. 7 Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:00 AMEngland World Cup tournament ratings: Every player from best to worst
From the highs of the Azteca to the lows of Atlanta, it has been an eventful tournament for England. They eventually finished third after beating France, but how did the players perform?
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