France
England
Final score, goalscorers and match facts
France vs England was played on July 19, 2026 and finished 4-6. The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) in the Third-place Play-off.
Half-time: 0-4
England took the bronze medal in the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history. England led 4-0 at half-time through Declan Rice (3), Ezri Konsa (18) and a Bukayo Saka double (37, 45+1), before France fought back through Kylian Mbappé (48, 66) and Bradley Barcola (54). Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 87th; Ousmane Dembélé made it 4-5 in the 90+6 and Jude Bellingham sealed it in the 90+8. Mbappé's two goals made him the World Cup's all-time top scorer, and the match was Didier Deschamps' last after 14 years in charge of France.
Goalscorers
- Mbappé 48'
- Mbappé 66'
- Barcola 54'
- Dembélé 90+6'
- Rice 3'
- Konsa 18'
- Saka 37' (pen.)
- Saka 45+1' (pen.)
- Saka 87' (pen.)
- Bellingham 90+8'
- Attendance
- 64,478
- Referee
- Jesús Valenzuela
Post-Match Reactions
“It was like four matches - what happened here. Crazy first half and a turbulent second half. Massive compliment and respect for the mentality we showed with all the adversity. Absolutely brilliant.”Source: Sky Sports
Match Analysis
Anticipation is high for the 2026 World Cup as France gears up to face an opponent in the third-place play-off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. With a capacity of 65,000, this venue promises an unforgettable experience for football fans. Under Didier Deschamps' guidance, France has showcased a strong performance in Group I, advancing to the round of 32. This match is crucial for France to maintain their impressive form in the tournament.
This encounter will be a third-place showdown reminiscent of a final. France secured their path by defeating Senegal 3-1 and Iraq 3-0, making strong strides towards leading their group. Now, they are keen to crown this success. Miami Gardens brings the universal excitement of football to the southern US, while TRT 1 ensures that fans at home won't miss out on the action.