In a stunning display, England overwhelmed France with a decisive 4-0 victory in the World Cup 2026 bronze final held in Miami. The Three Lions bounced back from their semi-final defeat against Argentina with an impressive first-half performance that left their opponents reeling.

The scoring began early, with Declan Rice unleashing a spectacular long-range shot just three minutes into the match. This was followed by Ezri Konsa heading home Rice’s corner in the 18th minute. As the first half progressed, Bukayo Saka added two more goals in the last eight minutes, sealing a comprehensive rout for England.

The match served as a critical moment for England’s coach Thomas Tuchel, whose tactics faced scrutiny after the semi-final loss. In response, Tuchel made significant changes to the starting lineup, including resting captain Harry Kane, who was in contention for the golden boot. Ivan Toney took his place, while Dean Henderson, Jarell Quansah, Eberechi Eze, and Marcus Rashford also featured prominently.

On the other side, France aimed to end Didier Deschamps' illustrious reign on a high note. Kylian Mbappe was eager to secure the golden boot, intensifying the competition with Lionel Messi. Despite their efforts, France failed to find momentum against the relentless English side.