England Beat France to Secure Third Place at FIFA World Cup

MIAMI, USA – England ended their FIFA World Cup campaign on a high after defeating France 6-4 in an entertaining third-place playoff on Saturday night.

The match produced one of the highest-scoring games of the tournament, with both sides exchanging attacking football in a contest that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.

England showed resilience after their semi-final disappointment against Argentina, responding with an impressive attacking display to claim the bronze medal. France, who were beaten by Spain in the other semi-final, also created numerous chances but were unable to keep England's free-flowing attack under control.

The victory gives England a podium finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, while France leave the tournament in fourth place after another strong campaign.

Attention now turns to the World Cup final, where Spain will face Argentina on Sunday in a blockbuster showdown to determine the new world champions.