England secures 6-4 win over France in World Cup bronze match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
In the FIFA World Cup 2026 bronze final, England defeated France 6-4 on July 18 at Miami Stadium. England head coach Thomas Tuchel chose to rest Harry Kane for this match, prompting speculation among fans. Kane's absence was attributed to a rotation strategy following England's semifinal loss to Argentina. Despite trailing early, England maintained their lead in a high-scoring encounter. Kane will now have a break before returning to Bayern Munich.
- •Match was held on July 18 at Miami Stadium
- •England scored six goals while France netted four
- •Harry Kane did not play, which raised questions
- •Decision to rest Kane seen as part of team rotation
- •England's win comes after semifinal defeat to Argentina
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — England’s Harry Kane rested in wild 6-4 win over France
"The FC Bayern star sat out the entire game.
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