England defeated France in the World Cup third-place match on Saturday, a wild 10-goal affair that saw Kylian Mbappé score his 10th goal of the tournament and become the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history. The match, played in front of a packed stadium, ended with England taking bronze after a back-and-forth contest that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
A high-scoring battle for third
The third-place match is often a more open, attacking game than the final, and this one delivered. A total of 10 goals were scored, making it one of the highest-scoring matches in World Cup history. England came out on top, but France pushed hard throughout. The pace never let up, with both sides trading chances and finding the net repeatedly.
For England, the win secures a podium finish in a tournament where they had hoped to reach the final. The team showed resilience after a tough semifinal loss, bouncing back to claim third place. France, meanwhile, will leave with disappointment but also with Mbappé's historic achievement.
Mbappé's record-breaking tournament
Kylian Mbappé scored his 10th goal of the tournament in the match, a milestone that also pushed him past the previous all-time World Cup scoring record. The French forward has been the standout player of the competition, consistently finding the back of the net. His 10 goals in a single World Cup is a remarkable feat, and his overall career tally now stands alone at the top of the all-time list.
Mbappé's goal came in the second half, a clinical finish that briefly gave France hope of a comeback. But England's attack proved too much, and the final score reflected the relentless offensive display from both teams.
The record cements Mbappé's place among the game's greats. At just 24 years old, he has already surpassed legends who held the mark for decades. His performance in this tournament will be remembered as one of the greatest individual showings in World Cup history.
England's victory in the third-place match gives them a bronze medal and a strong finish to their campaign. For France, the focus now shifts to rebuilding, but Mbappé's record will stand as a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing end to their tournament.
