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France vs England - World Cup third-place play-off RECAP: Three Lions edge TEN-goal thriller in Miami as Jude Bellingham gets in on the act in the last seconds to end bonkers game

Дата публикации: 19-07-2026 00:32:11

This was Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as England took on France in the World Cup third-place play-off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

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By LUKE POWER, SPORTS REPORTER and CRAIG HOPE, CHIEF FOOTBALL REPORTER and JACK GAUGHAN and TAMARA PRENN, SENIOR SPORTS REPORTER

Updated: 01:32 BST, 19 July 2026

This was Daily Mail Sport's live coverage for the latest updates as England took on France in the World Cup third-place play-off at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Thanks for following along!

It might not have been the night you wanted to watch France play England, but the World Cup wooden spoon match more than delivered for fans of goals, goals, goals.

That's all but one done Stateside, then. But what a one it will be.

Sunday. 8pm. Spain versus Argentina. The World Cup final. And we'll be back covering all the build-up, team news, and more from mid-afternoon. Until then!

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Jude Bellingham #10 of England celebrates scoring his team's sixth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

A tennis score, not a football one

The 10 goals scored in Miami make France vs England the highest-scoring match in 44 years, with only four matches seeing players net a bigger haul.

These are...

Hungary 10-1 El Salvador, 1982

Hungary 8-3 Germany, 1954

Austria 7-5 Switzerland, 1954

Brazil 6-5 Poland, 1938

They're tied currently with another high-scoring France side, who beat Paraguay 7-3 in 1958.

Was Bellingham ever planning on taking that penalty?

A record-breaking evening for Bukayo Saka personally, and one helped along by his team-mates.

In his interview at full-time, Saka revealed that Jude Bellingham had handed him the ball before England's penalty and said:

Go and get your hat-trick.

Mbappe: This result won't tarnish Didier Deschamps' legacy

The France captain has some kind words for the man who handed him the armband, and oversaw his World Cup win in 2018. Cold comfort, after being able to thank him with a final win to end his long-term tenure.

I think there were two distinct periods. For the first, I can understand why some people think it was a joke and that we didn't respect the jersey. Personally, I'd say we were human, and unfortunately, we can't afford to be human. We were completely stunned, and I think they really woke us up. And in the second period, we became top-level players again, mental machines devoid of emotions, so we managed to win that second period

But we didn't win, and that's a shame for the coach. We wanted to do something for him, and the first half gave the impression that we let him down, even though that wasn't the impression we meant to give. But we want to thank him for everything he's done. This match won't tarnish Didier Deschamps' legend.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026 France's Kylian Mbappe hugs France coach Didier Deschamps at the end of the match REUTERS/Marco Bello

Sur le plage?

Perhaps not the greatest pose to have been caught in - Rayan Cherki looked ripe for the St Tropez sun lounger after he was substituted off in the second-half.

Unsurprisingly, social media has since made him a poster boy for a decidedly absent-minded performance from Les Bleus.

No medals left behind

A final classy touch from the England stars who refuse to pose for their photo before a final member of their World Cup squad is ushered into the fold to receive their medal.

They frantically beckon over training goalkeeper Jason Steele, who looks as surprised to receive the medal as some World Cup watchers will have been to be reminded he was in the set-up.

A very sweet moment from the unified camp.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026  England's Jordan Henderson embraces reserve goalkeeper Jason Steele on the podium during the medal ceremony after winning the Bronze Final REUTERS/Paul Childs

England get their medals!

It might not be the colour that they wanted, but in this moment, it has a certain value.

The Three Lions stars further endear themselves to this blogger by keeping their medals on, rather than the move which has become contemporary custom - ripping them off in case their third-place status carries a permanent curse.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Declan Rice #4 of England  receives the third place medal after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026  England's Jude Bellingham applauds fans after winning the Bronze Final REUTERS/Paul Childs

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026  England players on the podium during the medal ceremony after winning the Bronze Final REUTERS/Paul Childs

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026  Bronze medallists England's Harry Kane and= Ezri Konsa during the ceremony after the match REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Stay with us

I'm running off into the night now, but my colleague Tamara Prenn will be taking over to steer you through all the rest of the reaction. There's certainly plenty to talk about!

Great promise for tomorrow's final

Well, if we're having such a riotous affair in the game nobody cares about, what happens when you combine two of the world's best attacking forces in the showpiece occasion?

I'm predicting a few fewer goals for the final - the defences are more resolute and have more to play for - but it could still be a firecracker.

Punters should back Lamine Yamal to score the opener, Lionel Messi to bag a penalty and Spain to win in extra-time in a madcap game, according to data algorithm put together by cafecasino lv.

I'm going for Argentina...

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Lionel Messi of Argentina celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Semi Final match between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium on July 15, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images)

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - JULY 06: Lamine Yamal of Spain celebrates the victory during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 16 match between Portugal and Spain at Dallas Stadium on July 6, 2026 in Arlington, United States. (Photo by Europa Press Sports/Europa Press via Getty Images)

Saka enjoys match ball

A bittersweet memento for Saka. Still, a great memory for him and his co-stars. They may have not wanted to be here, but that must have been a rollercoaster of a game to be involved in. I think they'll look back on it with many smiles.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 18: Bukayo Saka #7 of England poses for a photograph with the match ball after his hat trick alongside Ivan Toney #22 and Ezri Konsa #2 during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Eddie Keogh - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)

Bellingham breaks England record

Jude Bellingham is the first England player to score seven goals in a single World Cup or European Championship.

Harry Kane bagged six this time and in 2018, Gary Lineker managed six in 1986, but nobody has done seven until now.

He had his critics in the months leading up to this tournament but he has proven his immense qualities. Fair play.

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Bronze Final - France v England - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 18, 2026 England's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their sixth goal REUTERS/Marco Bello

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