England secured third place at the 2026 World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in Miami on July 18. Bukayo Saka's hat-trick proved decisive as the Three Lions dominated the first half, racing to a 4-0 lead by the interval.
France mounted a fierce comeback after the restart, with coach Didier Deschamps reshuffling his side at half-time. Kylian Mbappe found the net to reach 22 World Cup goals, breaking the tournament's all-time scoring record.
Despite the French resurgence, England held firm to claim the bronze medal. The attacking display delighted fans at Miami Stadium in a pulsating playoff contest.
