England ended its World Cup campaign in the best possible way, defeating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place match to claim third place in the tournament. 

Thomas Tuchel’s team dominated the first half, taking a four-goal lead, but the “Tricolores” mounted an impressive comeback, turning the match into a real thriller.

Despite the French team’s tremendous effort in Didier Deschamps’ final game as head coach, the English held their ground under pressure, found solutions at crucial moments, and secured a great victory, ensuring their best finish in a World Cup final tournament since winning the trophy in 1966.

On the other hand, Kylian Mbappé bid farewell to the tournament with two more goals, bringing his total to 10 in the tournament and taking a two-goal lead over Lionel Messi in the race for the Golden Boot, making him the clear favorite to win the top scorer title.

The starting lineups:

France: Menian, Gusto (90+1′ Koundé), Konaté (46′ Upamecano), Lacroix, Hernádez (46′ Dinié), Zaire-Emery, Rabiot, Olise, Serki (46′ Dembélé), Doué (46′ Barkola), Mbappé

England: Henderson, Quansah (83′ James), Konsa, Ghechi (90+3′ Chaloba), Spence, Rice, Saka, Eze (79′ Bellingham), Rogers, Rashford (46′ Watkins), Toney (79′ Anderson)

*photo source: AP