FIFA World Cup 2026 :England beat France 6-4 in thrilling match with many records

New Delhi/Miami (VNI) 19 July England and France once again faced each other in one of football's biggest rivalries during the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff. Although both teams had missed the chance to reach the final, this match was still very important. It gave the players an opportunity to finish the tournament on a positive note, earn the bronze medal and improve their World Cup record. The match was also important for the race for the 'Golden Boot' and other individual awards.

The match was played at the 'Hard Rock Stadium' in Miami and turned into one of the most exciting games in FIFA World Cup history. England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring contest that produced 10 goals, making it the highest-scoring third-place playoff ever seen in the FIFA World Cup.

England started the match brilliantly. 'Declan Rice' scored the opening goal within the first few minutes. Defender 'Ezri Konsa' doubled the lead, and winger 'Bukayo Saka' scored twice before half-time to give England a comfortable 4-0 advantage. England's fast attacks, accurate passing and excellent finishing kept France under constant pressure during the opening 45 minutes.

France fought back strongly in the second half and refused to give up. Captain 'Kylian Mbappe' led the comeback by scoring two goals. 'Bradley Barcola' and 'Ousmane Dembele' also scored as France tried to close the gap. However, England stayed calm under pressure. 'Bukayo Saka' completed his hat-trick with a penalty, while 'Jude Bellingham' scored in stoppage time to make it 6-4 and seal England's victory.

The match also produced several memorable records. 'Bukayo Saka' was the biggest star of the game with his superb hat-trick. 'Jude Bellingham' scored his seventh goal of the tournament, the most by any England player in a single FIFA World Cup.

France captain 'Kylian Mbappe' also achieved a major milestone. His two goals took his overall FIFA World Cup tally to 22 goals, making him the tournament's highest-ever goal scorer. The achievement also strengthened his challenge for the 'Golden Boot' award.

The match was also emotional because it marked the end of 'Didier Deschamps' successful 14-year journey as France's head coach. Despite the defeat, French fans applauded him for his outstanding contribution to the national team over the years.

For England coach 'Thomas Tuchel', the victory was an important step in building a strong team for the future. Winning the bronze medal gave England its best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966 and boosted the team's confidence for the coming years.

Although the match was not the World Cup final, it had everything football fans could hope for—plenty of goals, exciting moments, brilliant individual performances and historic records. According to football experts, the England-France clash will be remembered as one of the greatest third-place matches ever played in FIFA World Cup history.