England vs France Result: England 6–4 France — Third Place — World Cup 2026
Quick answer: England 6–4 France at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on July 18, 2026 — Third Place, Match 103. Scorers: England: Declan Rice (3'), Ezri Konsa (18'), Bukayo Saka (36'), Bukayo Saka (45+1'), Bukayo Saka (84'), Jude Bellingham (90+5'). France: Kylian Mbappé (46'), Bradley Barcola (54'), Kylian Mbappé (66'), Ousmane Dembélé (90+3').
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Final Score
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Result | England 6–4 France |
| Stage | Third Place |
| Match | #103 (Third Place) |
| Date | July 18, 2026 |
| Kickoff (local) | 16:00 |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens |
| Stage | Third Place — Match #103 |
| Goal scorers | England: Declan Rice 3', Ezri Konsa 18', Bukayo Saka 36', Bukayo Saka 45+1', Bukayo Saka 84' (pen), Jude Bellingham 90+5'; France: Kylian Mbappé 46', Bradley Barcola 54', Kylian Mbappé 66', Ousmane Dembélé 90+3' |
Goal Scorers
- 3'Declan Rice
- 18'Ezri Konsa
- 36'Bukayo Saka
- 45+1'Bukayo Saka
- 84'Bukayo Saka (pen)
- 90+5'Jude Bellingham
- 46'Kylian Mbappé
- 54'Bradley Barcola
- 66'Kylian Mbappé
- 90+3'Ousmane Dembélé
Match Summary
England beat France 6-4 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to finish third at World Cup 2026 — their first bronze medal in 60 years. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa made it 4-0 by half-time, and Jude Bellingham sealed it in stoppage time after Kylian Mbappé's brace led a French fightback. Mbappé became the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 career goals.
Player of the match: Bukayo Saka.
Key Moments
- Declan Rice opened the scoring in the 3rd minute with a placed finish past Mike Maignan.
- Ezri Konsa headed in Rice's corner in the 18th minute to make it 2-0.
- Bukayo Saka scored from the rebound after Marcus Rashford's shot in the 36th minute.
- Saka made it 4-0 in first-half stoppage time (45+1') with a low finish through midfield.
- Kylian Mbappé pulled one back in the 46th minute from Michael Olise's pass.
- Bradley Barcola made it 4-2 in the 54th minute after a through ball from Mbappé.
- Mbappé scored again in the 66th minute — his second of the night — to make it 4-3 and move to 22 career World Cup goals, the all-time record.
- Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 84th minute after Malo Gusto fouled Djed Spence.
- Ousmane Dembélé made it 5-4 in stoppage time before Jude Bellingham raced clear to finish 6-4.
- England claim their first World Cup bronze medal after losing third-place matches in 1990 and 2018.
Bracket Impact
England finish third at World Cup 2026 — first bronze medal in their history. France finish fourth. Spain and Argentina contest the final (Match #104) on 19 July at MetLife Stadium.
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What This Means for England & France
England advance; France are eliminated.
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What's Next in the Knockout Stage
| Team | Next fixture |
|---|---|
| England | Knockout bracket — Round of 16 |
| France | Eliminated |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What was the England vs France score at World Cup 2026?
England 6–4 France — played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens on July 18, 2026 (Third Place, Match #103).
Who won England vs France World Cup 2026?
England won 6–4.
Where was England vs France played?
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens — kickoff 16:00 local time.
What stage is England vs France?
Third Place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — Match #103.
How does this result affect the knockout bracket?
England finish third at World Cup 2026 — first bronze medal in their history. France finish fourth. Spain and Argentina contest the final (Match #104) on 19 July at MetLife Stadium.
Who scored in England vs France?
England: Declan Rice 3', Ezri Konsa 18', Bukayo Saka 36', Bukayo Saka 45+1', Bukayo Saka 84' (pen), Jude Bellingham 90+5'. France: Kylian Mbappé 46', Bradley Barcola 54', Kylian Mbappé 66', Ousmane Dembélé 90+3'.