Emotional Barry praises ‘heartbroken’ England players
FIFA WC26
4-6
Finished
4-6
Finished
Key moments
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3'
Goal
Declan RICE (England) scores!! -
18'
Goal
Ezri KONSA (England) scores!! -
37'
Goal
Bukayo SAKA (England) scores!! -
45'+1'
Goal
Bukayo SAKA (England) scores!! -
48'
Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!! -
54'
Goal
Bradley BARCOLA (France) scores!! -
66'
Goal
Kylian MBAPPE (France) scores!! -
90'+6'
Goal
Ousmane DEMBELE (France) scores!!
Squads
France squad
- Selected
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2 Malo GUSTO
Defender -
10 Kylian MBAPPE
C Forward -
11 Michael OLISE
Forward -
14 Adrien RABIOT
Midfielder -
15 Ibrahima KONATE
Defender -
16 Mike MAIGNAN
Goalkeeper -
18 Warren ZAIRE-EMERY
Midfielder -
19 Theo HERNANDEZ
Defender -
20 Desire DOUE
Forward -
24 Rayan CHERKI
Midfielder -
26 Maxence Lacroix
Defender -
1 Brice SAMBA
Goalkeeper -
3 Lucas Digne
Defender -
4 Dayot UPAMECANO
Defender -
5 Jules KOUNDE
Defender -
6 Manu KONE
Midfielder -
7 Ousmane DEMBELE
Forward -
8 Aurelien TCHOUAMENI
Midfielder -
9 Marcus THURAM
Forward -
12 Bradley BARCOLA
Forward -
13 Ngolo KANTE
Midfielder -
17 William SALIBA
Defender -
21 Lucas HERNANDEZ
Defender -
22 Jean-Philippe MATETA
Forward -
23 Robin RISSER
Goalkeeper -
25 Maghnes AKLIOUCHE
Midfielder
England squad
- Selected
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2 Ezri KONSA
Defender -
4 Declan RICE
C Midfielder -
6 Marc GUEHI
Defender -
7 Bukayo SAKA
Forward -
11 Marcus RASHFORD
Forward -
13 Dean Henderson
Goalkeeper -
17 Morgan ROGERS
Midfielder -
21 Eberechi EZE
Midfielder -
22 Ivan TONEY
Forward -
25 Djed SPENCE
Defender -
26 Jarell QUANSAH
Defender -
1 Jordan PICKFORD
Goalkeeper -
3 Nico OREILLY
Defender -
5 John STONES
Defender -
8 Elliot ANDERSON
Midfielder -
9 Harry KANE
Forward -
10 Jude BELLINGHAM
Midfielder -
12 Trevoh CHALOBAH
Defender -
14 Jordan HENDERSON
Midfielder -
15 Dan BURN
Defender -
18 Anthony GORDON
Forward -
19 Ollie WATKINS
Forward -
20 Noni MADUEKE
Forward -
23 James TRAFFORD
Goalkeeper -
24 Reece JAMES
Defender - Full squad
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16 Kobbie MAINOO
Midfielder
England has built a commanding four-goal lead over France at the interval of the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off, taking place at Miami Stadium. The scoreline represents a strong performance by the English side in their bid to secure third position in the tournament.
During his half-time interview with BBC Sport, England's assistant coach Anthony Barry displayed visible emotion whilst discussing the squad's efforts. Despite acknowledging the team's earlier disappointment in the tournament, which had affected the players' morale, Barry highlighted his pride in how they have responded, demonstrating character and commitment in this match.
- England leads France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at Miami Stadium
- Assistant coach Anthony Barry expressed pride and emotion regarding the squad's character after earlier tournament disappointment
- England's strong performance demonstrates resilience in the consolation match