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Isaac Stacey Stronge

England destroyed France at the 2026 World Cup – and it’s the worst thing I’ve ever seen

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - JULY 18: CocaCola branding is seen on an LED Board during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Bronze Final between France and England at Miami Stadium on July 18, 2026.

Picture this: England are one of the last teams playing in the World Cup. It’s third against fourth in the world rankings, and the Three Lions have raced into a 4-0 first-half lead against one of the pre-tournament favourites.

A one-man Declan Rice band is putting France’s midfield to shame, Bukayo Saka is farming TikTok comp clips from the right flank, and Kylian Mbappe can’t make a dent in a Dean Henderson-shaped wall.

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