England defeats France 6-4 in World Cup third-place match

England secured their best finish at a World Cup since 1966 by defeating France 6-4 in the third-place match held in Miami. The match, often considered the one teams are reluctant to play, turned into a high-scoring encounter with both sides displaying attacking intent.

England raced to a 4-0 lead in the first half, with Bukayo Saka scoring twice. France responded strongly in the second half, netting three goals early on, including two from Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé's goals moved him past Lionel Messi in the list of all-time top scorers in World Cup history.

Despite France's comeback, England held on to secure the bronze medal, marking their highest placement in a World Cup since their title win in 1966.