New Delhi, July 19: In a spectacular showdown for third place in the FIFA World Cup 2026, England triumphed over France with a score of 6-4. This victory earned England the bronze medal, marking a significant achievement in their football history.
The match was a goal-fest, featuring a total of 10 goals, a first for any World Cup match since 1982. England dominated the game from the outset. Declan Rice opened the scoring with a stunning long-range shot just three minutes into the match. By the 18th minute, Ezri Konsa doubled England’s lead to 2-0 with a powerful header from a corner taken by Rice.
Bukayo Saka added England’s third goal, and just before halftime, he scored again, extending the lead to 4-0. However, France made a strong comeback in the second half. The coach implemented four substitutions, which visibly impacted the team’s performance. Kylian Mbappé scored France’s first goal in the 48th minute, followed by a goal from Barcola in the 58th minute, narrowing the score to 4-2. Just nine minutes later, Mbappé struck again, further reducing England’s lead.
In the closing moments, England showcased their resilience. In the 87th minute, Bukayo Saka converted a penalty, bringing the score to 5-3. France’s Ousmane Dembélé responded with a goal during injury time, making it 5-4. However, Jude Bellingham sealed the victory for England with a sixth goal in the eighth minute of injury time. This performance marks England’s second-best showing in the tournament since winning the FIFA World Cup in 1966.
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