France vs England

World Cup · 3rd Place Final

Kickwise AI before kickoff: France (47%)Final 4-6Wrong

FranceFrance
4-6
EnglandEngland
World Cup · 3rd Place Final
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Match summary

Half time0-4
Full time4-6

England beat France 6-4. England led 4-0 at half time.

Match timeline
France
England
P
0′45′90′
How the goals came
  1. 0-1D. Rice3′
  2. 0-2E. Konsa18′
  3. 0-3B. Saka37′
  4. 0-4B. Saka45′
  5. 1-4K. Mbappe48′
  6. 2-4B. Barcola54′
  7. 3-4K. Mbappe66′
  8. 3-5B. Saka (pen)87′
  9. 4-5O. Dembele90′
  10. 4-6J. Bellingham90′

D. Rice opened the scoring for England (3′). E. Konsa made it 2-0 for England, set up by D. Rice (18′). B. Saka made it 3-0 for England, set up by M. Rashford (37′). B. Saka made it 4-0 for England, set up by E. Eze (45′). K. Mbappe pulled one back for France, set up by M. Olise (48′). B. Barcola pulled one back for France, set up by K. Mbappe (54′). K. Mbappe pulled one back for France, set up by M. Olise (66′). B. Saka made it 5-3 for England from the penalty spot (87′). O. Dembele pulled one back for France, set up by D. Upamecano (90′). J. Bellingham made it 6-4 for England (90′).

In numbers

FranceEngland
46%Possession54%
19Shots19
9Shots on target11
3Corners4
2.87Expected goals (xG)2.58

England had 54% of the ball. Shots: France 19 (9 on target), England 19 (11). Expected goals (xG): France 2.87, England 2.58. Top rated: Kylian Mbappé (France), 10.0.

Head to head

2FRA
1Draws
0ENG

3.3 goals a game · both sides scored in 3 of 3

Recent meetings
England 1-2 France2022
France 3-2 England2017
France 1-1 England2012

Kickwise AI before kickoff

France
47%
Draw before penalties
26%
England
27%

The AI's pick: France (low confidence). Final 4-6. Wrong

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Match facts

Competition
World Cup · 3rd Place Final
Kickoff
Referee
Jesús Valenzuela, Venezuela
Goals
France: K. Mbappe 48′, B. Barcola 54′, K. Mbappe 66′, O. Dembele 90′
England: D. Rice 3′, E. Konsa 18′, B. Saka 37′, B. Saka 45′, B. Saka (pen) 87′, J. Bellingham 90′

Questions and answers

Who won France vs England?

England beat France 6-4. D. Rice opened the scoring for England in the 3rd minute. B. Saka scored the winner in the 87th minute.

Who scored in France vs England?

France: K. Mbappe 48′, B. Barcola 54′, K. Mbappe 66′, O. Dembele 90′. England: D. Rice 3′, E. Konsa 18′, B. Saka 37′, B. Saka 45′, B. Saka (pen) 87′, J. Bellingham 90′.

Did the AI predict France vs England correctly?

Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave France 47%, the draw 26% and England 27%, and picked France. The final score was 4-6, so the pick was wrong.

What were the key stats of France vs England?

England had 54% of the ball. Shots: France 19 (9 on target), England 19 (11). Expected goals (xG): France 2.87, England 2.58. Corners: France 3, England 4.

Who was the best player in France vs England?

Top rated: Kylian Mbappé (France), 10.0. He scored 2 of the goals.

Were there any red cards in France vs England?

No player was sent off.

When and where was France vs England played?

France vs England was played on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 21:00 UTC. Competition: World Cup, 3rd Place Final.

Who started for France and England?

England (4-1-4-1, coach Thomas Tuchel): D. Henderson, J. Quansah, E. Konsa, M. Guehi, D. Spence, D. Rice, B. Saka, M. Rogers, E. Eze, M. Rashford, I. Toney. France: M. Maignan, M. Gusto, I. Konate, M. Lacroix, T. Hernandez, W. Zaire-Emery, A. Rabiot, M. Olise, R. Cherki, D. Doue, K. Mbappe.

Who refereed France vs England?

Jesús Valenzuela, Venezuela was the referee.

How did the previous meeting between France and England end?

France won the last meeting 2-1 (World Cup, December 2022).