England defeated France 6-4 in a thrilling FIFA World Cup bronze medal match to secure their best World Cup finish since 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel praised his players' resilience and mentality after overcoming fatigue to end the tournament with a memorable victory.
France and England will meet in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Florida on Sunday. Didier Deschamps will take charge of France for the final time, while both teams aim to end their World Cup campaigns with a victory.