England produced a stunning attacking display to defeat France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place playoff at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Saturday night.
The Three Lions dominated the opening half, racing into a commanding 4-0 lead with a ruthless attacking performance.
Declan Rice broke the deadlock before defender Ezri Konsa doubled England’s advantage with a well-taken header.
Bukayo Saka then stole the spotlight by scoring twice to put England firmly in control before the break.
Despite France’s spirited fightback in the second half, England held on to claim an entertaining 6-4 victory and finish the tournament in third place.
But Les Bleus came out fighting in the second half, scoring three times to put the game in jeopardy.
Kylian Mbappe (twice) and Bradley Barcola pulled France back into the contest, but Saka completed his hat-trick from the spot.
Although Ousmane Dembele scored for Didier Deschamps’ men, Jude Bellingham produced a stunning solo effort to seal the win.
