England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match in Miami
England claimed the bronze medal at Hard Rock Stadium on July 18 in a 10-goal thriller, with Bukayo Saka scoring; France exit the tournament in fourth place
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Summary
England beat France 6-4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 18, per Al Jazeera's live coverage. Bukayo Saka scored for England in a match that produced 10 goals, making it the most open contest of the tournament's knockout rounds. France, having lost their semifinal to Spain, and England, having lost to Argentina, met in the match both camps had hoped to avoid. England claimed the bronze medal; France finished fourth. The 2026 final between Spain and Argentina is set for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, per Spain vs Argentina: 2026 FIFA World Cup final set for July 19 in New Jersey.
Why it matters
England's bronze is the national team's best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. France, a finalist in 2022, ended consecutive deep runs with a fourth-place finish. The scoreline is a contrast to the tactical tightness of both semifinal matches.
What to watch
- Final result confirmation and goalscorer details from official FIFA match records
- Post-match reaction from both managers and players
- England's squad assessment ahead of the 2028 European Championship cycle
- France's rebuild after losing Kylian Mbappe and squad harmony questions