England beats France 6-4 in 2026 World Cup third-place playoff

France and England delivered a dramatic showdown in Miami on Saturday as the two sides contested the 2026 World Cup third‑place playoff. England secured a 6‑4 victory after a high‑scoring encounter that saw the French side overturn a 4‑0 deficit at halftime. The match, held at the Hard Rock Stadium, marked the tournament’s final day of play and concluded the European teams’ campaigns.

France staged a remarkable comeback in the second half, with Kylian Mbappé scoring his ninth and tenth goals of the competition to spark the rally. Despite the surge, England maintained enough momentum to add two further goals, preserving a two‑goal margin and clinching third place. The fixture closed the World Cup with a total of ten goals, underscoring the offensive intensity of both squads.