England defeated France 6-4 on Saturday to win the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup [1].
The victory marks a historic milestone for the English national team, as it is the first time the country has secured a World Cup bronze medal [7].
The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida [1]. England dominated the early stages of the contest, heading into the locker room with a 4-0 lead at half-time [3]. Bukayo Saka led the offensive charge for England, scoring three goals to complete a hat-trick [4].
France attempted a significant comeback in the second half, scoring four times to bring the total goals in the match to 10 [2]. Despite the late surge, England maintained their lead to secure the win [1].
Individual records were also highlighted during the match. Kylian Mbappé scored his 21st and 22nd career World Cup goals during the game [5]. These scores bring his career total to 22 goals, moving him further up the all-time scoring list [5]. Mbappé also currently leads the Golden Boot race for the tournament with 10 goals [6].
“England defeated France 6-4 on Saturday to win the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup”
While the third-place match is often viewed as a consolation prize, England's first-ever bronze medal provides a tangible marker of progress for the national program. Furthermore, Kylian Mbappé's continued scoring efficiency reinforces his status as the premier individual force in international football, regardless of France's failure to reach the final.
