England defeat France in ten-goal World Cup third-place play-off
England secured third place in the World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France, as multiple tournament scoring records were broken during the high-scoring encounter.
By Europa Express19 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CETUpdated 19 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET
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Core Briefing: England defeat France in ten-goal World Cup third-place play-off
Strategic Context: England secured third place in the World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France, as multiple tournament scoring records were broken during the high-scoring encounter.
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England overcame France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off, a match that saw several tournament records broken. According to Euronews, the fixture was defined by its high goal count and individual performances.
During the match, Kylian Mbappé moved ahead of Lionel Messi on the World Cup's all-time scoring list. Additionally, Mbappé extended his lead in the race for the Golden Boot award.