England beats France 6-4 to claim third place in World Cup

England secured third place in the 2026 World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, after leading 4-0 at halftime, according to reports.

England has claimed third place in the 2026 World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France. The match, which saw England take a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime, turned into a high-scoring affair as France mounted a comeback, but England held on to secure the win. As The Zioneer reported earlier, England led 4-0 at the break. The result marks England's best finish in the tournament since 1966. France, which had reached the semifinals for the third consecutive time, fell short in the third-place match.

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1. 02:23 · 19 JulLatest

   Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in the 6-4 victory.

2. 02:02 · 19 Jul

   England wins 6-4, securing third place in the World Cup.

3. 00:55 · 19 Jul

   England leads France 4-0 at halftime.

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