England Defeats France in World Cup Bronze Final
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The England national football team defeated France in the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off match in Miami, United States, on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
Okay News reports the details of the match, which concluded with a 6-4 victory for England.
In the first half, England midfielder Declan Rice scored the opening goal in the third minute. Defender Ezri Konsa scored the second goal in the 18th minute from a corner kick. Forward Bukayo Saka added two more goals in the 37th minute and in the first minute of first-half stoppage time, establishing a 4-0 lead by halftime.
France responded after the interval when forward Kylian Mbappe scored in the 48th minute. Winger Bradley Barcola scored a second goal for France in the 54th minute, and Mbappe scored again in the 67th minute to bring the score to 4-3.
Saka converted a penalty kick in the 86th minute after Malo Gusto fouled Djed Spence in the penalty area. France attacker Ousmane Dembele scored in the 96th minute following an interception by Dayot Upamecano.
England midfielder Jude Bellingham scored the final goal of the match in the 98th minute to secure the win.
