England Secures Third Place in 6-4 Thriller; Mbappé Becomes World Cup All-Time Top Scorer
19th July 2026, Kathmandu
England secures 3rd place in World Cup 2026 after a 6-4 win over France. Kylian Mbappé makes history as the all-time top scorer with 22 goals.
England Secures Third Place
In a high-scoring thriller at the Miami Stadium, England defeated France 6-4 to secure third place in the FIFA World Cup 2026. This attacking masterclass saw England claim the bronze medal in one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament.
Match Highlights: Bukayo Saka was the star of the show, netting a brilliant hat-trick. Declan Rice opened the scoring in the third minute, followed by an Ezri Konsa header. England dominated the first half, but France mounted a spirited second-half comeback. Despite France’s relentless efforts, Jude Bellingham sealed the victory with a late stoppage-time goal.
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Mbappé’s Historic Record: Despite the defeat, French captain Kylian Mbappé achieved a monumental milestone. With his two goals in the match, he surpassed Lionel Messi’s record of 21 goals to become the all-time leading goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history with 22 goals. He currently leads the Golden Boot race for the 2026 tournament with 10 goals.
A Significant Achievement for England: Since their 1966 World Cup title, this is England’s most successful finish in the tournament. Having finished fourth in 2018, this third-place achievement marks a significant step forward for the Three Lions on the world stage.
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