Miami (USA), 19 July (LaPresse) – England beat France 6–4 in the World Cup third-place play-off and return to the podium sixty years after winning the World Cup in 1966. In Miami, the Three Lions dominated the first half with goals from Rice, Konsa and a brace from Saka, going into the break 4-0 up. In the second half, Les Bleus got back into the game with a brace from Mbappé and a goal from Barcola, but Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, before Dembélé scored again and Bellingham sealed the 6–4 victory in stoppage time. Tonight, at 9.00 pm Italian time, the final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place in New York.
2026 World Cup: England thrash France to finish third
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Miami (USA), 19 July (LaPresse) – England beat France 6–4 in the World Cup third-place play-off and return to the podium sixty years after winning the World Cup in 1966. In Miami, the Three Lions dominated the first half with goals from Rice, Konsa and a brace from Saka, going into the break 4-0 up. In the second half, Les Bleus got back into the game with a brace from Mbappé and a goal from Barcola, but Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot, before Dembélé scored again and Bellingham sealed the 6–4 victory in stoppage time. Tonight, at 9.00 pm Italian time, the final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place in New York.
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