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Kylian Mbappe passes Lionel Messi for career World Cup scoring record with 22 goals

Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France in the third-place match. He surpassed Lionel Messi's career World Cup scoring record with his goals. Mbappe now holds the record for most career World Cup goals scored. He also leads the current tournament's Golden Boot race with ten goals. France ultimately lost their…

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Who won FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs England match? Third-place playoff delivers 10-goal World Cup classic

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 in a dramatic playoff match. England secured their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966. Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, finishing the tournament with a record 10 goals. The high-scoring contest became the highest-scoring third-place playoff…

The Economic Times

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Thomas Tuchel said England’s players could be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed a first third-place World Cup finish

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FIFA World Cup 2026: England survive France fightback and secure third place in World Cup goalfest

England achieved third place for the first time after a 6-4 win over France. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in this high-scoring playoff match. Kylian Mbappe netted twice, setting new World Cup scoring records. The ten goals set a new record for a third-place playoff game. England's victory marked their…

The Economic Times

England survive France fightback to secure third place in Miami goalfest

MIAMI: England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish since their sole title triumph in 1966.

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HENRY WINTER: Jude Bellingham is England's next captain and he proved it in 20 minutes - because of course he did

FROM MIAMI: England and France played out a 10-goal thriller in the most redundant of circumstances - and yet it was a classic

FourFourTwo

France vs. England Player Ratings: Superstars Defy Logic in Dizzying Game

The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.

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England finally play like World Cup winners as 10-goal epic with France reveals what might have been

France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped Thomas Tuchel’s side finish third – but it won’t lessen the blow of semi-final defeat

The Independent UK

England destroyed France at the 2026 World Cup – and it’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen

The dreaded third-place play-off couldn’t get any worse, until it started going well

FourFourTwo

France-England: Bellingham ends Les Bleus' comeback in Deschamps' farewell

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dominant 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Bukayo Saka's hat trick proving decisive. The Three Lions' attacking prowess overwhelmed Didier Deschamps' rotated France side in his final match as manager after 14 years in charge. Relive the match with…

France 24

Who is the referee for France vs England?

The referee for the World Cup third and fourth place play off between France and England has been confirmed

FourFourTwo

France, England Chase Consolation Glory — and Golden Boot Points — in Miami

France meet England in Miami for World Cup bronze. Mbappé could tie the all-time scoring record as both sides rotate heavily.

Latin Times

France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: Lineup, key players, prediction, team stats, injury news

France and England will compete for third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both European giants aim to finish their campaigns on a high note. Didier Deschamps will manage France for the final time after a successful tenure. Key players like Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane will be crucial.…

The Economic Times

World Cup schedule today: How to watch France v England, TV channels & live stream Saturday 18 July

What’s happening in the World Cup today? Here is the schedule for Saturday 18 July, including kick-off times, TV channels and live stream options

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France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026: India time, live streaming, venue, squads and match preview

France and England will compete for third place in the FIFA World Cup 2026. Both teams aim to finish the tournament with a victory and secure the bronze medal. France lost to Spain, while England suffered a late defeat against Argentina. This match marks Didier Deschamps' final game as France's…

The Independent UK

England v France LIVE: Three Lions cling on to win thrilling 10-goal World Cup bronze final

France 4-6 England: The Three Lions roared into a 4-0 half-time lead before Les Bleus fought back to within a goal but Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped them cling on for the most extraordinary victory

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‘If he wants the Ballon d'Or, he needs to help his teammates’ France World Cup winner delivers damning Kylian Mbappe verdict

Franck Leboeuf praised the Real Madrid forward for an impressive World Cup as a whole, but believes that performances like the one against Spain could hinder his chances of ever winning football’s most prestigious individual prize

Sports Lens

World Cup 2026 Third Place Playoff: France vs. England Predictions

France vs. England at Hard Rock Stadium, July 18. Mbappe leads France as narrow favorites for bronze. Our pick, predictions, and betting angle inside.

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Euronews

Deschamps' last match, golden boot race: what is at stake in third-place play-off

France take on England in Miami on Saturday at 11 p.m. local time, in the third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

Radio France Internationale

France and England bosses say squads will take World Cup play off seriously

France head coach Didier Deschamps and his England counterpart Thomas Tuchel say their teams will play Saturday's World Cup third place play-off game with intensity despite the disappointment of losing their semi-finals against Spain and Argentina respectively.

France 24

Disappointed France and England to face off in third place World Cup match

France and England meet for their final World Cup match on Saturday competing for third place after failing to reach Sunday's final. Neither of the disappointed teams seems to relish the prospect of the clash: "The best thing for France and England would be for this match not to exist,"…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup: Frustrations abound as France, England face off in third-place match

France and England will compete for third place in the World Cup. Both teams expressed disappointment after losing their semifinal matches. Coach Didier Deschamps will conclude his tenure with France after this game. Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane are contenders for the Golden Boot award. This match represents a final…

Bangkok Post

Spain and Argentina prepare for World Cup showdown

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey - Spain and Argentina prepared to do battle in the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday as organisers said they were keeping a close eye on smoke from wildfires in Canada.

Sports Illustrated

France vs. England—World Cup: Preview, Predictions and Lineups

France and England suffered devastating semifinal defeats earlier in the week.

Evening Standard

William Saliba facing months out with 'unbearable' injury as Arsenal hit with worrying update

Centre-back has been playing through injury since March

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