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Jude Bellingham scores as England beats France 6-4 for third place

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Jude Bellingham scores as England beats France 6-4 for third place

Summary

England secured a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup third-place match on July 18. Jude Bellingham contributed to the scoreline while Kylian Mbappe notched two goals, becoming the tournament's all-time leading scorer. Following the match, Bellingham expressed pride in achieving England's best finish since 1966. He acknowledged the mixed emotions surrounding the result but emphasized the honor of the achievement. England concludes its World Cup campaign and Bellingham is set for a three-week vacation before returning to Real Madrid for pre-season training.

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By the Numbers

•England wins 6-4 against France in World Cup third-place match.
•Jude Bellingham scores and reflects on the team's journey.
•Kylian Mbappe becomes the event's all-time leading scorer.
•Bellingham will take a three-week break before returning to pre-season.
•England ends their World Cup campaign with pride despite mixed emotions.

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6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham finds solace after consolation win over France: ‘England’s best position since 1966’

What they're saying

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The third-place match between England and France was heavily mocked as a game that would see both teams play without passion. What turned out when the two sides locked horns, however, was complete dra...
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