Rice scores early as England faces France in World Cup match
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Declan Rice gave England an early advantage, scoring just three minutes into the World Cup third-place play-off against France held at Miami Stadium. The match is ongoing, with England aiming for a strong finish after a competitive tournament. The stakes are high for both teams as they vie for the third-place title in the World Cup. Live updates are available to follow the unfolding action.
- •Declan Rice opened the scoring for England in the third minute.
- •The match is part of the World Cup third-place play-off.
- •England and France are competing at Miami Stadium.
- •Live coverage is available for ongoing updates.
- 9:17 PMBBC Sport — Rice fires England into early lead against France
"Captain Declan Rice gives England an early lead, scoring in the third minute against France in the World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 3:20 PM'He never stops surprising': Messi turns back clock with dazzling double
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 2:50 PMLionel Messi scores two more stunners, is decimating MLS, and could win another Ballon d'Or
SoccerMLS•Oct 18, 2026, 2:02 PMAthlete of the Week: Grace Childers, Twin Valley South
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 8:35 AMMessi scores twice, takes season tally to 25 in Miami win at Atlanta
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 2:35 AMNew England Revolution vs New York Red Bulls
MLS•Oct 18, 2026, 1:53 AMDániel Sallói scores a goal, Gavran has 3 saves; Toronto beats Red Bulls 2-0