England beat France 6-4 to finish third at World Cup 2026
It is England's best World Cup finish since winning in 1966, after a 1-2 semifinal loss to Argentina.
Series: England · 2026 World Cup Campaign · 2 chapters since Jun 16It is England's best World Cup finish since winning in 1966, after a 1-2 semifinal loss to Argentina.
Series: England · 2026 World Cup Campaign · 2 chapters since Jun 16What's new: Marc Guehi, Jude Bellingham and Djed Spence drew the strongest praise, while injuries and a red card hurt England's campaign.
What's next: Argentina advanced to Sunday's final after erasing England's 1-0 lead in Atlanta.
A win on July 19 would give England third place, their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966.
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What's next: Argentina moved into the World Cup final after England scored first before fading late.
What's next: England face France in Saturday's third-place playoff as criticism grows over the late tactical retreat.
Earlier: Rooney urges England to keep Tuchel unless Guardiola is availableSeries: England · Tuchel Post World Cup Fallout · 2 chapters since Jul 17What's next: Thomas Tuchel is expected to stay through Euro 2028 despite criticism over the late tactical shift in Atlanta.
What's next: Lionel Messi meets England for the first time as Thomas Tuchel chases a place in the final.
What's next: England face Argentina in Wednesday's World Cup semifinal after a 122-minute quarterfinal in Miami heat.
What's next: England face Argentina in the semifinals after Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner in Miami.
Series: England · World Cup Quarterfinal Win Over Norway · 6 chapters since Jul 12New: 58 percent of Norway's World Cup 2026 goals came from Haaland, who also created 17 of his 18 chances with one touch.
What’s next: Saturday’s quarterfinal could turn on whether England can cut service from Martin Odegaard and wide runners into Erling Haaland.
What’s next: The defender will miss Saturday’s quarterfinal with Norway and any semifinal if England advances.
Why it matters: Officials see a one-off day off as politically manageable despite past estimates of a £2.4 billion economic hit.
What's next: England face Norway in Miami on Saturday after surviving nearly 50 minutes with 10 men.
What's next: England heads to its quarterfinal against Norway without the veteran midfielder after he was hurt celebrating the 3-2 win over Mexico.
What's next: The point left England close to the knockout stage, with Panama up next on Saturday.
A win would send England through even faster if Croatia beat Panama in the other Group L match.
What’s new: Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice returned to training, easing two fresh injury concerns before Tuesday’s game.
What’s new: England’s aggressive, direct buildup left Harry Kane deep and Declan Rice wide, opening central space after turnovers.
What's new: Harry Kane scored twice, including a retaken penalty, and Jude Bellingham put England ahead 3-2.
What's new: Jude Bellingham's go-ahead goal and Marcus Rashford's late finish capped a comeback after a 2-2 halftime deadlock.
What's next: England head to their Group L match against Ghana with fresh concerns over a shaky back line.
New: Trevoh Chalobah was called up as a replacement and will join after England's opener against Kroatia.
Series: England · 2026 World Cup Campaign · 2 chapters since Jun 16What's next: Thomas Tuchel must decide whether to start Saka in Dallas on Wednesday or turn to Noni Madueke on the right wing.