France vs England Live Score: Third-Place Playoff FIFA World Cup 2026, Goals & Highlights

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🔔 FULL-TIME: France 4-6 England

What a match in Miami! England survive a breathtaking second-half comeback to defeat France 6-4 and claim third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026. After racing into a stunning 4-0 halftime lead, the Three Lions were pushed to the limit by a spirited French fightback before Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Jude Bellingham’s late brilliance sealed an unforgettable victory.

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⚽ GOAL! France 4-6 England
Jude Bellingham puts the game beyond doubt in spectacular fashion. The Real Madrid midfielder glides past three French defenders with superb footwork before calmly slotting home. It is his seventh goal of the tournament, the most ever scored by an England player in a single FIFA World Cup.

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⚽ GOAL! France 4-5 England
France refuse to give up. Dayot Upamecano wins possession high up the pitch and releases Ousmane Dembélé, who beats Trevoh Chalobah before firing a left-footed finish past Dean Henderson. The comeback dream briefly stays alive.

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Michael Olise attempts another dazzling run down the right, but Djed Spence times his tackle perfectly. The England defender stays down momentarily after the challenge but is able to continue.

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🔄 England Substitution: Trevoh Chalobah replaces Marc Guehi for the closing moments as Thomas Tuchel looks to shore up his defence.

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🔄 France Substitution: Jules Koundé comes on for Malo Gusto as Didier Deschamps makes one final change.

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⏱️ Seven minutes of added time are signalled, setting up a dramatic finale in Miami.

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📊 Bukayo Saka becomes only the second England player to score a hat-trick in a FIFA World Cup knockout match, joining Geoff Hurst, who achieved the feat in the 1966 World Cup Final.

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⚽ GOAL! France 3-5 England
Bukayo Saka completes a sensational hat-trick from the penalty spot. The Arsenal winger calmly sends Mike Maignan the wrong way, restoring England’s two-goal cushion at a crucial moment.

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🟨 Penalty to England! Malo Gusto brings down Djed Spence inside the area, and the referee immediately points to the spot after a clumsy challenge.

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🔄 England Substitution: Reece James replaces the tiring Jarell Quansah, who leaves the field with cramp.

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🔥 End-to-end drama! Jude Bellingham bursts into the box but hesitates before seeing his shot blocked. Seconds later, France counter through Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembélé, but Olise somehow misses from close range.

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🔄 Thomas Tuchel makes a double change as Jude Bellingham replaces Eberechi Eze, while Elliot Anderson comes on for Ivan Toney to inject fresh energy into midfield.

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Kylian Mbappé continues to threaten, weaving through England’s defence before seeing another effort blocked. Every French attack is now carrying danger.

77′

Morgan Rogers loses possession under heavy pressure, allowing France to launch another attack. England are struggling to regain the composure they showed in the first half.

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⚠️ France go close again as Malo Gusto’s low cross finds Michael Olise, whose first-time effort flashes just wide of the top corner.

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England are pinned back inside their own half as France dominate possession. Fresh legs appear urgently needed for the Three Lions.

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▶️ Play resumes after the hydration break with France firmly on top. Surprisingly, Thomas Tuchel keeps faith with the same eleven despite signs of fatigue.

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📊 Mbappé’s second goal makes him the all-time leading scorer in FIFA World Cup history, while France continue chasing an extraordinary comeback from four goals down.

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💧 The referee calls for the second-half hydration break, giving England a much-needed opportunity to regroup after France’s relentless pressure.

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⚽ GOAL! France 3-4 England
France are back within one! Michael Olise produces another brilliant assist, flicking the ball perfectly into Kylian Mbappé’s path. The France captain controls superbly before firing past Dean Henderson for his second goal of the match.

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France continue to pile on the pressure as Malo Gusto powers past Djed Spence before delivering another dangerous cross, but Marc Guehi clears the danger.

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🧤 Huge chance! Mbappé slides Ousmane Dembélé through, but Dean Henderson stands tall to make a crucial save and preserve England’s narrow lead.

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England almost respond immediately as Eberechi Eze lofts a clever pass over the defence, but Ivan Toney cannot bring the ball under control.

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😲 Michael Olise wastes a glorious opportunity after England lose possession in midfield. The Bayern Munich winger drags his shot narrowly wide with the goal at his mercy.

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🧤 England threaten from a set-piece. Declan Rice’s corner finds Ivan Toney, whose glancing header is brilliantly saved by Mike Maignan.

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🚩 Ousmane Dembélé races through and is denied by Henderson before the assistant referee raises the offside flag.

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⚽ GOAL! France 2-4 England
The comeback gathers pace. Kylian Mbappé turns provider with a perfectly weighted pass for Bradley Barcola, who bursts clear and rifles his finish beyond Henderson at the near post.

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At the other end, Eberechi Eze almost produces a moment of magic, attempting a long-range lob after beating Dayot Upamecano, but the effort drifts just wide.

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📊 Mbappé becomes the first player since Gerd Müller in 1970 to score nine goals in a single World Cup, while Michael Olise records his sixth assist of the tournament.

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Michael Olise drives dangerously into England’s penalty area, but Declan Rice tracks back superbly to help Marc Guehi regain possession.

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⚽ GOAL! France 1-4 England
France make the perfect start to the second half. Dayot Upamecano wins the ball before Michael Olise threads an inch-perfect pass into the path of Kylian Mbappé, who calmly slots into the bottom corner to ignite hopes of a comeback.

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▶️ The second half is underway in Miami as England restart with a commanding four-goal advantage, while France look to restore some pride in Didier Deschamps’ final match in charge.