England won an entertaining third-place play-off match against France with a 6-4 scoreline at the 2026 World Cup. The match featured prolific attacking play, with forward Bukayo Saka netting three goals to lead England's successful campaign. The combined ten-goal tally made for a high-scoring encounter between the two European sides.

The victory represents a notable achievement for England's men's team, marking their strongest World Cup performance in six decades. Having narrowly missed the final, the side secured a bronze medal finish at the tournament, surpassing their previous modern-era standards in the competition.