England wrapped up their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in style with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff, securing the bronze medal after an entertaining encounter that produced 10 goals and several historic milestones.
The Three Lions delivered an attacking masterclass to finish the tournament on a high, with Bukayo Saka producing the standout performance of the night. The Arsenal winger scored the first FIFA World Cup hat-trick of his career, becoming the driving force behind England’s emphatic win and capping off an impressive tournament with one of the finest individual displays of the competition.
Although France fell short and finished fourth, captain Kylian Mbappé once again demonstrated why he is regarded as one of football’s greatest talents. His goals in the match took his overall FIFA World Cup tally to 22 goals, making him the all-time leading goalscorer in World Cup history, overtaking Argentina legend Lionel Messi, who finished his World Cup career with 21 goals.
France also celebrated another remarkable individual achievement through Michael Olise, who ended the tournament with seven assists—the highest number ever recorded by a player in a single FIFA World Cup campaign. His creativity and vision played a crucial role in France’s journey to the semi-finals and earned him a place in the tournament’s record books.
England’s third-place finish represents a strong end to their campaign after narrowly missing out on the final, while France leave the tournament with mixed emotions—disappointed by the result but proud of the individual milestones achieved by two of their biggest stars.
Tournament Highlights
England finish third at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
France conclude the tournament in fourth place.
Bukayo Saka scores the first World Cup hat-trick of his career.
Kylian Mbappé becomes the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi’s 21.
Michael Olise sets a new World Cup record with seven assists in a single tournament.
With the third-place playoff concluded, attention now shifts to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, where Spain and Argentina will battle for football’s most coveted trophy.
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