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England beat France in an absolute goalfest to finish third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
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Key Points:
- England secured third place at the FIFA World Cup with a high-scoring 6-4 victory over France, marking their second-best finish ever and best since 1966.
- England dominated the first half, leading 4-0 at halftime with goals from Declan Rice and a hat-trick by Bukayo Saka, capitalizing on France’s lackluster defense.
- France mounted a strong comeback in the second half, with Kylian Mbappé scoring and assisting multiple goals, narrowing the gap to one goal before England sealed the win.
- The match featured several notable moments, including missed chances by young talents Morgan Rogers and Michael Olise, and a late penalty converted by Saka after a foul by Malo Gusto.
- Despite the high scoreline and fluctuating momentum, the game provided an entertaining exhibition under sunny Florida skies, concluding with England’s emphatic victory and France’s spirited but insufficient rally.
