England claimed third place in the World Cup with a breathtaking 6-4 victory over France, a match that swung wildly after the visitors built a 4-0 lead inside the first 45 minutes. Bukayo Saka's hat-trick proved decisive, but France staged a remarkable fightback to level at 4-4 before Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time winner sealed it.
France 4:6 England — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half0 - 4
- 3
Second half4 - 2
- 87
- 90 + 3
- 90 + 6
- 90 + 8
Live Prediction
England to winWon2.26
CheckLive AI™ · Full-timeBETA
FT4–6F
−30.5Dominant
E
England to win
WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of France vs England?
France 4-6 England (World Cup, Match for 3rd place).
Who scored?
Declan Rice (3') for England; Ezri Konsa (18', assist Declan Rice) for England; Bukayo Saka (37', assist Marcus Rashford) for England; Bukayo Saka (45', assist Eberechi Eze) for England; Kylian Mbappé (48', assist Michael Olise) for France; Bradley Barcola (54', assist Kylian Mbappé) for France; Kylian Mbappé (66', assist Michael Olise) for France; Bukayo Saka (87') for England; Ousmane Dembélé (90', assist Dayot Upamecano) for France; Jude Bellingham (90') for England.
Was England's win deserved?
Yes — England were on top for most of the match.
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Head to Head meetings
France – England
France
England
- 1
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  1 | 1  |
Scored goals | 6 | 7 |
Average per game | 3 | 3.5 |
The biggest victory | 2-1 | 4-6 |
France
England
Best statistical picks
France – England
Both teams scored in 4 of the last 5 matches
France opened the score in 9 of the last 10 matches
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Cards over the last 10 matches favour Under 2.5
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Model verdict, form, head-to-head and live pressure for this match. Ask anything in Telegram.
Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 4.10 | 3.80 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Slight edge — France
There is little to separate France and England in this World Cup encounter. With no head-to-head record and sparse form data, our read suggests a level playing field. Neither side holds a clear advantage heading into this one.
Both teams to score — Yes1.44
Medium confidence59%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
61.2
59.1
CheckSkill
56.5
57.3
CheckMental
81.6
79.6
CheckLive total63.2 vs 62.4+0.8
More match signals
Over 2.558%1.44
Over 3.551%2.10
Home win — France50%1.83
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win the France vs England match?
No clear favourite stands out. Both teams are evenly matched with no form data to give one side the edge. A tight contest is expected.
Are France or England favourites based on recent form?
Neither side can be called favourites. Recent form is not available for either team, so our analysis treats them as equals. It is a coin-flip scenario.
Will there be over 2.5 total goals?
Total goals are hard to predict without data. Both teams have attacking talent but also defensive solidity. The game could be low-scoring or open; no clear trend.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.83 | 4.10 | 3.80 |