England secures bronze with 6-4 victory over France in World Cup
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring bronze medal match at the 2026 World Cup held in Miami on July 18. The Three Lions took a commanding 4-0 lead by halftime, benefiting from goals by Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka. France rallied with goals from Kylian Mbappe, who became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer, and others, but could not equalize despite closing the gap. Substitute Jude Bellingham sealed the game for England with a late goal, marking their best finish at the World Cup since 1966.
- •Match took place at Hard Rock Stadium with 64,478 attendees.
- •England led 4-0 at halftime before France mounted a second-half comeback.
- •Kylian Mbappe achieved the record for most World Cup goals with 22.
- •Jude Bellingham's goal set a record for most goals by an England player at a major tournament.
- •England's victory marks their best World Cup finish since 1966.
"England nearly blew a four-goal lead against France as Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick gave the Three Lions a remarkable 6-4 bronze medal win in Miami to achieve their best World Cup finish since 1966.
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