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The English team defeated the French team with a score of 6-4 in the third-place match at the World Cup.
Consensus
- England defeated France in the third-place match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- The match was held in Miami, Florida, USA.
- The final score was 6:4 in favor of England.
- Bukayo Saka scored three goals for England, including one from a penalty.
- Kilian Mbappé scored two goals for France and became the all-time top scorer at World Cups with 22 goals.
- England's performance marked their best result at a World Cup in 60 years.
- The final of the tournament will feature Argentina versus Spain on July 19, 2026, at 22:00 Moscow time.
Points of divergence
- England did not field their main squad; Harry Kane was absent from the match. — tg_varlamov_news
- Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi in total World Cup goals, reaching 21 and 22 respectively on this tournament. Mbappé also set a record for most assists by a player at one World Cup with six. — vesti
- Mbappé scored his 22nd goal in World Cup history, overtaking Messi’s total of 21 goals. — kommersant
- Both teams were reluctant to play the match; players and coaches expressed disinterest due to fatigue and lack of motivation. The match was seen as a formality by many, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino. — fontanka
Coverage (6 sources)
- England wins bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup after defeating France in the third-place match with a score of 6-4. — Varlamov News
- England's football team wins bronze medal at the 2026 World Cup — Вести
- England Defeats France to Take Third Place at the 2026 World Cup — Вечерняя Москва
- England's team defeated France's team with a score of 6-4 in the third-place match at the World Cup — Коммерсантъ
- Winner of the Third-Place Match at the FIFA World Cup Has Been Determined — Фонтанка
- England leads France 1-0 at halftime in World Cup third-place match — Вести