England top France 6-4 in thriller, avoid another shocking World Cup collapse: Kylian Mbappe sets goal record
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup Bronze Final, as Kylian Mbappé established a new goal-scoring record during the match.
📍 The outcome
England topped France 6-4 in a thrilling World Cup Bronze Final, with Kylian Mbappe setting a World Cup scoring record with 22 goals. Mbappe's record-breaking achievement came despite France's loss to England, who avoided another shocking World Cup collapse. The match marked a notable conclusion to the teams' World Cup runs.
Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
England secured a 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place match on July 18, 2026. The result prevents a collapse for the England squad following their tournament performance.
Coverage from CNN, AP News, ESPN, and CBS Sports emphasizes the high-scoring nature of the game. Reports highlight that while Kylian Mbappé set a goal record for France, England’s Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham did not play in the match.
Future reports will track the final tournament rankings and the formalization of the records set during this fixture. Coverage does not yet specify official match statistics beyond the final score.
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Who reported it (6)
- Kylian Mbappe makes Lionel Messi goal prediction as France superstar reacts to taking all-time record from Argentine GOAT Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- France's Mbappe sets World Cup scoring record with 22 goals DW.com · 49d ago
- England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final CNN · 49d ago
- Mbappé starts for France in third-place match vs. England, while Kane and Bellingham sit AP News · 49d ago
- France 4-6 England (Jul 18, 2026) Game Analysis ESPN · 49d ago
- England top France 6-4 in thriller, avoid another shocking World Cup collapse: Kylian Mbappe sets goal record CBS Sports · 49d ago
Quick answers
What was the final score of the match?
England defeated France 6-4.
Did Harry Kane play in the third-place match?
No, according to AP News, Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham sat out for the match.
What record was set during the game?
Kylian Mbappé set a goal record for France.
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