Mbappé scores twice as France rallies against England in third-place match

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

Mbappé scores twice as France rallies against England in third-place match
Summary

France is staging a comeback against England in the ongoing third-place match. After a dominant first half by England, where they led 4-1, Kylian Mbappé scored two goals early in the second half, cutting the deficit. Another goal by Barcola added to France's resurgence, restoring hope for a potential equalizer. With the match still in progress, France is on the attack, gaining momentum after a lackluster start. The outcome remains uncertain as play continues.

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  • France trails 4-1 against England in the third-place match.
  • Kylian Mbappé scores twice in the second half.
  • Barcola also scores for France, reducing England's lead.
  • Match remains in progress with France pushing for an equalizer.
  • Mbappé seeks to increase his World Cup goal total to ten.
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In the first half, Tuchel’s England had the French completely under control in the third-place match and inflicted a massive humiliation. Whatever was in the halftime tea afterward — no one will p...

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