England secures third place after beating France in World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
England claimed third place in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France in Miami. Kylian Mbappe scored his ninth tournament goal, making him the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals. England dominated the first half, leading 4-0, while France struggled to find their footing. Jude Bellingham also excelled, scoring to set a record as the first England player with seven World Cup goals. The focus now shifts to the final between Argentina and Spain, with Lionel Messi aiming for another title.
- •England defeats France 6-4 for third place in World Cup.
- •Kylian Mbappe becomes tournament's all-time leading scorer.
- •England led 4-0 at halftime in Miami.
- •Jude Bellingham sets record with seven World Cup goals.
- •Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday.
- 5:19 AMYahoo Sports — World Cup final: What favours Argentina, what favours Spain
- 3:54 AMYahoo Sports — Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — Spain vs Argentina, World Cup Final: Preview
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
"England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.Mbappe, 27, then scored the goal that took him past Messi to become the top scorer in the history of the World Cup, with 22 goals over three tournaments.
"Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing the diminutive genius lead out his team at the MetLife Stadium at the age of 39.
"Spain against Argentina. Two powerhouses are battling for the most prestigious trophy in world football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 5:19 AMWorld Cup final: What favours Argentina, what favours Spain
Spain against Argentina. Two powerhouses are battling for the most prestigious trophy in world football.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:54 AMSpain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
Lionel Messi's battle-hardened Argentina take on silky Spain in the World Cup final on Sunday as the first 48-team tournament in history reaches a climax in New Jersey.Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni urged fans to make the most of seeing the diminutive genius lead out his team at the MetLife Stadium at the age of 39.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 3:00 AMSpain vs Argentina, World Cup Final: Preview
The GOAT and The Heir face off in a game Barça fans will never forget
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 12:20 AMEngland finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup romp on Saturday to seal third place as Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals.Mbappe, 27, then scored the goal that took him past Messi to become the top scorer in the history of the World Cup, with 22 goals over three tournaments.
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