{"id":11539,"date":"2026-07-20T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T06:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/?p=11539"},"modified":"2026-07-20T12:53:48","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:53:48","slug":"england-beat-france-6-4-to-claim-historic-world-cup-bronze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/tz\/news\/england-beat-france-6-4-to-claim-historic-world-cup-bronze\/","title":{"rendered":"England Beat France 6-4 to Claim Historic World Cup Bronze"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

England finally ended their long wait for a FIFA World Cup third-place playoff victory with a sensational 6-4 win over France<\/strong> in one of the most entertaining matches of the 2026 tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Played in Miami, the contest had everything football fans could ask for\u2014early goals, breathtaking counterattacks, a second-half comeback, individual records, and a hat-trick from Arsenal star Bukayo Saka<\/strong>. The victory also marked a disappointing end to Didier Deschamps’<\/strong> remarkable 14-year reign as France head coach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For England, it was more than just a bronze medal. It was a statement that Thomas Tuchel’s new-look Three Lions have the quality and depth to compete for major honors in the years ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England Blitz France with Devastating First Half<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The absence of stars Harry Kane<\/strong> and Jude Bellingham<\/strong> from the starting lineup didn’t slow England down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Three Lions stunned France after just three minutes when stand-in captain Declan Rice<\/strong> intercepted a loose pass before unleashing a superb strike from outside the area into the bottom corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England continued to dominate possession and create chances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Bukayo Saka had one goal ruled out for offside, defender Ezri Konsa<\/strong> doubled England’s advantage by powering home Rice’s perfectly delivered corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France looked completely exposed defensively, while England attacked with confidence and pace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marcus Rashford nearly added another spectacular goal before linking brilliantly with Saka on a lightning-fast counterattack. Although both players initially saw their efforts saved, Rashford remained composed and squared the ball to Saka, who made no mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deep into first-half stoppage time, England produced another clinical move as Eberechi Eze<\/strong> slipped Saka through on goal, allowing the Arsenal winger to score his second and send England into halftime with an astonishing 4-0 lead<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mbapp\u00e9 Inspires France’s Incredible Fightback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France refused to surrender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Didier Deschamps introduced four substitutes at halftime, and the changes immediately transformed Les Bleus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Michael Olise<\/strong> found Kylian Mbapp\u00e9<\/strong>, who calmly slotted home to reduce the deficit and move ahead in the race for the tournament’s Golden Boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moments later, Mbapp\u00e9 turned provider by setting up Bradley Barcola<\/strong>, giving France real hope of completing an unforgettable comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

England’s goalkeeper and defenders suddenly found themselves under relentless pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Olise then delivered another decisive pass for Mbapp\u00e9 to score again, breaking multiple World Cup records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French captain became the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n