19.07.2026 17:00
In the FIFA 2026 World Cup third-place match, England defeated France 6-4 to finish in third place. This historic encounter became the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history. The previous record was a 9-goal match in the 1958 World Cup, where France beat West Germany 6-3.
The FIFA 2026 World Cup third-place match witnessed an unforgettable goal duel that will go down in football history.
68-YEAR-OLD RECORD BURIED IN HISTORY
England, defeating France 6-4 to finish the tournament in third place, achieved the feat of stepping onto the podium while also burying a 68-year-old record on the green pitch.
THE HIGHEST-SCORING THIRD-PLACE MATCH IN WORLD CUP HISTORY
This historic match, featuring a total of 10 goals, earned the title of the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history. The previous record belonged to a 9-goal match exactly 68 years ago, in the 1958 World Cup, where France defeated West Germany 6-3. This encounter between England and France also went down as the highest-scoring match of the tournament.