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England edge dramatic third-place playoff against France in Miami
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France squad
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2 Malo GUSTO Defender
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10 Kylian MBAPPE C Forward
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11 Michael OLISE Forward
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14 Adrien RABIOT Midfielder
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15 Ibrahima KONATE Defender
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16 Mike MAIGNAN Goalkeeper
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18 Warren ZAIRE-EMERY Midfielder
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19 Theo HERNANDEZ Defender
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20 Desire DOUE Forward
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24 Rayan CHERKI Midfielder
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26 Maxence Lacroix Defender
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1 Brice SAMBA Goalkeeper
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3 Lucas Digne Defender
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4 Dayot UPAMECANO Defender
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5 Jules KOUNDE Defender
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6 Manu KONE Midfielder
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7 Ousmane DEMBELE Forward
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8 Aurelien TCHOUAMENI Midfielder
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9 Marcus THURAM Forward
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12 Bradley BARCOLA Forward
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13 Ngolo KANTE Midfielder
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17 William SALIBA Defender
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21 Lucas HERNANDEZ Defender
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22 Jean-Philippe MATETA Forward
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23 Robin RISSER Goalkeeper
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25 Maghnes AKLIOUCHE Midfielder
England squad
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2 Ezri KONSA Defender
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4 Declan RICE C Midfielder
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6 Marc GUEHI Defender
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7 Bukayo SAKA Forward
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11 Marcus RASHFORD Forward
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13 Dean Henderson Goalkeeper
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17 Morgan ROGERS Midfielder
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21 Eberechi EZE Midfielder
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22 Ivan TONEY Forward
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25 Djed SPENCE Defender
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26 Jarell QUANSAH Defender
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1 Jordan PICKFORD Goalkeeper
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3 Nico OREILLY Defender
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5 John STONES Defender
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8 Elliot ANDERSON Midfielder
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9 Harry KANE Forward
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10 Jude BELLINGHAM Midfielder
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12 Trevoh CHALOBAH Defender
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14 Jordan HENDERSON Midfielder
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15 Dan BURN Defender
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18 Anthony GORDON Forward
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19 Ollie WATKINS Forward
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20 Noni MADUEKE Forward
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23 James TRAFFORD Goalkeeper
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24 Reece JAMES Defender
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16 Kobbie MAINOO Midfielder
England beat France 2-1 in a dramatic third-place play-off at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Bukayo Saka among the goalscorers. Neither side wanted to be playing the so-called "consolation" fixture after losing their respective semi-finals — France to eventual finalists Spain, and England to reigning champions Argentina — but both had reasons to compete hard, including French star Kylian Mbappé's chance to overtake Lionel Messi in the race for the tournament's Golden Boot.
England fielded their key attacking duo of Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham from the start, and the win extended England's unbeaten record against France at World Cups. The result secured England the bronze medal and denied France, who had entered the tournament as many pundits' favourites, any late redemption after their semi-final exit.
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In short
- England beat France 2-1 to claim World Cup bronze in Miami
- Bukayo Saka among the scorers in a dramatic finish
- France, pre-tournament favourites, missed out on redemption
How this story developed
- 4 months ago The account was updated to note Bukayo Saka among the scorers immediately after England's opening line rather than later in the report, alongside confirmation that the win formally secured England the bronze medal.
- 4 months ago England beat France 2-1 in the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami, with the result securing bronze for England and leaving France without redemption after their semi-final defeat.
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Explained simply
England and France are two of Europe’s leading men’s football teams, both with recent World Cup success and squads containing many well-known players. England won the tournament in 1966, while France were champions in 1998 and 2018 and reached another final in 2022.
The World Cup includes a match for third place between the two teams beaten in the semi-finals. It does not decide the title, but it offers a final chance to finish with a medal and to end the tournament with a win.
England’s key players include captain Harry Kane, midfielder Jude Bellingham and winger Bukayo Saka. France are led by forward Kylian Mbappé, one of the game’s most prominent players, whose goals can also affect individual awards such as the Golden Boot for the tournament’s top scorer.
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Originally published by Fox News as “England beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup”.