# Rice fires England into early lead against France

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/rice-fires-england-into-early-lead-against-france/
- Published: 2026-07-18T21:17:52+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-19T00:14:31+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/videos/c0qvzk59jn0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Europe, Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Declan Rice scores after three minutes for England
- Goal came in the World Cup third-place play-off
- Match played against France at Miami Stadium

## Summary

England's captain Declan Rice gave the side an early advantage against France in the World Cup 2026 third-place play-off, scoring in just the third minute at Miami Stadium. The goal set a positive tone for England early in a match that determines which nation finishes third at the tournament.

The fixture is part of the World Cup's closing stages, with England having missed out on a place in the final but still competing for a podium finish. Rice's strike came inside the opening three minutes, putting England ahead of France early in the contest.

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