Final score: France 4 — 6 England
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
Stage: Third-place playoff
England claimed third place with a 6–4 win over France.
England finish third at the 2026 World Cup; France place fourth. A consolation, but a top-four finish at a World Cup is a tournament to remember.
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