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England Create History, Become First Team In FIFA World Cup To... Published By, Last Updated: July 19, 2026, 04:59 IST England become the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score six goals in a single match against France. England become first team to score 6 goals against France in a FIFA World Cup match. (Picture Credit: AP) England faced France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place play-off match in Miami on Saturday (July 18) and secured a thrilling 6-4 victory. The Three Lions scored four goals in the first half and added two more after the break to stun the Kylian Mbappé-led side at Hard Rock Stadium and finish third in this year’s tournament.

Arsenal star Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for England, while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also got on the scoresheet to help the Three Lions secure their second-best finish in FIFA World Cup history. For France, Mbappé scored a brace in the second half, while PSG stars Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembélé also found the back of the net. However, their efforts were not enough to prevent defeat. By scoring six goals against France in the third-place play-off, England entered their names into the history books. They have become the first team in FIFA World Cup history to score six goals in a single match against France.

The previous record for the most goals scored against France in a FIFA World Cup match was held by Brazil. In the semifinal of the 1958 FIFA World Cup, Brazil scored five goals against Les Bleus to secure a 5-2 victory. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered How did France perform in the 2026 World Cup? France finished fourth in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to England 6-4 in the third-place play-off match. Earlier, France was defeated by Spain 2-0 in the semi-finals. About the Author Harshit Bisht Senior Sub-editor Harshit Bisht is a sports journalist at CNN-News18, where he has been covering cricket, football, and major sporting events from around the world since July 1, 2024.

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