World Cup Third Place Final
France 4 - 6 FT England
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
D. Rice 3'
E. Konsa (D. Rice) 18'
B. Saka (M. Rashford) 37'
B. Saka (E. Eze) 45'+1
HT
46' ↓ R. Cherki ↑O. Dembele
46' ↓ D. Doue ↑B. Barcola
46' ↓ T. Hernandez ↑L. Digne
46' ↓ I. Konate ↑D. Upamecano
↓ M. Rashford ↑O. Watkins 46'
48' K. Mbappe (M. Olise)
54' B. Barcola (K. Mbappe)
66' K. Mbappe (M. Olise)
↓ I. Toney ↑E. Anderson 79'
↓ E. Eze ↑J. Bellingham 79'
↓ J. Quansah ↑R. James 83'
B. Saka 87'
90'+1 ↓ M. Gusto ↑J. Kounde
↓ M. Guehi ↑T. Chalobah 90'+3
90'+6 O. Dembele (D. Upamecano)
J. Bellingham 90'+8
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
France
Goalkeepers
Mike Maignan 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Malo Gusto 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
5.3
Rating
Ibrahima Konaté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Maxence Lacroix 
SWEEPER
5
Cleanups
5
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
4
Blocks
Theo Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Warren Zaïre-Emery
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adrien Rabiot
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Michael Olise 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
2
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Rayan Cherki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Désiré Doué
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Kylian Mbappé 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.9
Rating
BENCH
Robin Risser 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Brice Samba
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dayot Upamecano 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
53
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Lucas Digne
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jules Koundé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
William Saliba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maghnes Akliouche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu Koné
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N'Golo Kanté
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ousmane Dembélé 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.5
Rating
Bradley Barcola
SUPER SUB
1
Goal
1
Goal
53
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Jean-Philippe Mateta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marcus Thuram
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
England
Goalkeepers
Dean Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jarell Quansah
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Ezri Konsa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Marc Guéhi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Djed Spence 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
64%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Declan Rice
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Bukayo Saka
CLUTCH HERO
87
Goal Time
87
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
9.3
Rating
Morgan Rogers
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
98
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eberechi Eze 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Marcus Rashford 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Ivan Toney
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
James Trafford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jordan Pickford
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Dan Burn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Reece James
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Trevoh Chalobah
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico O'Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jude Bellingham
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.3
Rating
Jordan Henderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ollie Watkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
53
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anthony Gordon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harry Kane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Noni Madueke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Saka's Hat-Trick Seals Ten-Goal Third Place Classic
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. An extraordinary ten-goal spectacle at Hard Rock Stadium saw England outgun France to claim third place in a chaotic World Cup farewell.
Opening Act
The Miami heat was nothing compared to the fiery start on the pitch. England edged possession early on and wasted no time making it count. D. Rice set the tone with a sensational strike just three minutes in, immediately raising the Intensity of this bronze medal clash. France looked shell-shocked as E. Konsa doubled the lead shortly after, finishing off a sharp move orchestrated by Rice. The attacking barrage continued relentlessly when B. Saka added a third, capitalizing on an incisive pass from M. Rashford. Right before the break, Saka struck again with help from E. Eze, leaving the French defense in ruins and establishing an undeniable first-half dominance.
The Pivot
Just when the tie felt entirely settled, the Balance shifted violently. The second half belonged to K. Mbappe. Fed brilliantly by M. Olise, the French talisman pulled one back at the 48-minute mark. Moments later, Mbappe turned provider for substitute B. Barcola, slicing through the English lines to cut the deficit. When Mbappe grabbed his second of the night in the 66th minute, the unthinkable comeback was suddenly on. The Upset Factor loomed large as a staggering combined 38 shots turned the pitch into an absolute shooting gallery, forcing both sets of goalkeepers into desperate heroics to survive the momentum swings.
Resolution
With the Stakes at their absolute highest and the knockout survival pressure mounting, England found their nerve. Saka completed his heroic hat-trick from the penalty spot in the 87th minute, effectively extinguishing the French resurgence. The closing moments descended into pure chaos. Substitute O. Dembele struck deep into stoppage time via a D. Upamecano setup, but J. Bellingham immediately answered off the bench to ice the game at 6-4. England progress to the podium, claiming third place in one of the most astonishingly chaotic finals in international football history.
Key Questions
What made Kylian Mbappé the Man of the Match?
Despite the defeat, his brilliant brace and a crucial assist nearly inspired a historic comeback, showcasing elite attacking prowess under pressure.
What caused the 10-goal thriller?
Relentless attacking from both sides produced 38 combined shots and 20 on target, fueled by early defensive collapses and desperate late pushes.
How did substitute Kylian Mbappé change the game?
Though he actually started the match, his devastating second-half explosion of two goals and an assist completely shifted the momentum.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Heavyweights Collide for World Cup Bronze
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 87/100. A high-scoring consolation prize awaits as two footballing superpowers shake off semifinal heartbreak to claim a medal.
The Setup
Third-place playoffs strip away the tactical fear. The Stakes might be lower than a final, but the freedom on the pitch often produces international classics. France march into this fixture boasting a flawless recent win rate as the designated home side and an intimidating Form rating. They are scoring for fun, averaging nearly three goals per game across the tournament. England arrive with an unbeaten streak of their own, but defensive cracks have appeared. Allowing a goal a game might not sound disastrous, but against a French frontline dripping with elite Stars, it is a glaring vulnerability.
Key Battle
The midfield engine room decides this contest. Aurélien Tchouaméni must anchor the French spine against the relentless drive of Jude Bellingham. Bellingham operates in those exact pockets of space Tchouaméni patrols. If the Englishman breaks free, England will dictate the tempo. If the Frenchman locks him down, the transition game swings entirely to Les Bleus.
Our Prediction
We expect a chaotic, open game. With both sides rotating and pushing for a positive tournament exit, the competitive Balance tips toward the team with superior offensive firepower. France's sheer attacking depth will overwhelm an English defense that has looked stretched in transition. Our take is an entertaining 3-1 victory for France.