World Cup live updates: France vs. England lineups, preview for third-place game - Yahoo Sports

England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match on July 18, 2026, marking the most goals scored in a single World Cup game since 1982.
The Three Lions raced to a 4-0 halftime lead, with Declan Rice scoring after just two-and-a-half minutes, Ezri Konsa adding a header in the 18th minute, and Bukayo Saka netting two before the break.
England's lineup suggested a reserved approach, as captain Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham started on the bench and Dean Henderson replaced Jordan Pickford in goal.
France mounted a fierce second-half comeback, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and Bradley Barcola pulling one back, before Ousmane Dembélé added a stoppage-time goal.
Mbappé's second goal, his 10th of the tournament, made him the all-time leading World Cup scorer, breaking a tie with Lionel Messi and leading the Golden Boot race, while Michael Olise surpassed Pelé's assist record with seven.
Saka completed his hat trick from an 87th-minute penalty, and Bellingham sealed the win late, giving England the bronze medal and its best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.