2026 World Cup: France fall to England after wild ten-goal thriller

Summary

France endured an emotional rollercoaster in Miami on Saturday, eventually falling 6-4 to England in a breathtaking 2026 World Cup third-place playoff. Trailing 4-0 at halftime, Les Bleus mounted a sensational comeback, fueled by Kylian Mbappé's ninth and tenth goals of the tournament, but England held on to seal victory in a spectacular contest.