England defeated France 6:4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place…
England defeated France 6:4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match held in Miami, securing their first bronze medal since 1966 and marking a historic performance for both teams. Kilián Mbappé scored two goals to become the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
Consensus
- England won the match against France with a score of 6:4.
- The game took place on July 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
- Kilián Mbappé scored two goals for France and became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals.
- Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi's previous record of 21 goals on World Cup finals.
- The final match between Argentina and Spain was scheduled to start at 22:00 Moscow time on July 19, 2026.
- England’s third-place finish was their best result in a World Cup since 1966.
Points of divergence
- France's coach Didier Deschamps banned celebrations before the match, and players appeared to be drunk during the first half. — m24
- Mbappé viewed the match as a chance to become both the all-time top scorer in World Cup history and the top scorer of this tournament, surpassing Messi on both counts. — m24
- The match was referred to as the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite being held in July 2026 — a future date not yet realized. — novaya_eu
- Both teams started with reserve lineups; Harry Kane did not play for England. — tg_varlamov_news
- Mbappé has 10 goals in this tournament and is the top scorer of the current World Cup, while Messi has 8 goals. — vesti
- Players from both teams expressed reluctance to play the match, calling it unimportant despite its official status. — fontanka
Coverage (10 sources)
- French media called it a disgrace for their national team's game against England at the World Cup — Москва 24
- England beats France in World Cup third-place match — first medal in 60 years — Meduza
- England beats France 6-4 to win bronze at the 2026 World Cup — Новая газета Европа
- 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 wins bronze at the 2026 World Cup — Москва 24
- 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