England beats France 6-4 to claim World Cup bronze as Mbappé tops all‑time scoring list
England defeated France 6‑4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third‑place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, securing the bronze medal. Bukayo Saka recorded a hat‑trick, scoring in the 37th minute, first‑half stoppage time and a penalty in the 87th, while Jude Bellingham added the final goal in added time.
Kylian Mbappé netted twice in the second half, bringing his World Cup tally to 22 goals and surpassing Lionel Messi as the tournament’s all‑time leading scorer. The match featured ten goals, the highest‑scoring third‑place game in World Cup history.
The defeat also marked the final appearance of Didier Deschamps as France manager after 14 years in charge. England’s victory represents its best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.