The Latest Breaking News from Didier Deschamps

‘Terrible’ World Cup final pitch criticised after slow start to Spain v Argentina

The ‘bobbly, dry pitch’ did not help a slow start to the World Cup final at the New Jersey New York Stadium

The Independent UK · Jul 19

From 4-0 to 4-3 to 6-4: A Hat-Trick and a Bench Player's Late Strike Give England Bronze in a Miami Classic

England beats France 6-4 in a wild World Cup third-place thriller in Miami, surviving a stunning second-half comeback to claim bronze.

Latin Times · Jul 19

French media report Zidane will start as France coach on 1 September

French sports daily L'Équipe reports that 1998 World Cup winner and global football icon Zinedine Zidane will replace Didier Deschamps as France coach.

Euronews · Jul 19

Who won FIFA World Cup 2026 France vs England match? Third-place playoff delivers 10-goal World Cup classic

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England defeated France 6-4 in a dramatic playoff match. England secured their best World Cup finish since winning the title in 1966. Kylian Mbappe scored twice for France, finishing the tournament with a record 10 goals. The high-scoring contest became the highest-scoring third-place playoff…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

‘Something very special’: Tuchel reflects on World Cup after England claim third

Thomas Tuchel said England’s players could be proud of their efforts after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France sealed a first third-place World Cup finish

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

FIFA World Cup 2026: England survive France fightback and secure third place in World Cup goalfest

England achieved third place for the first time after a 6-4 win over France. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in this high-scoring playoff match. Kylian Mbappe netted twice, setting new World Cup scoring records. The ten goals set a new record for a third-place playoff game. England's victory marked their…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

England survive France fightback to secure third place in Miami goalfest

MIAMI: England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish since their sole title triumph in 1966.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19

HENRY WINTER: Jude Bellingham is England's next captain and he proved it in 20 minutes - because of course he did

FROM MIAMI: England and France played out a 10-goal thriller in the most redundant of circumstances - and yet it was a classic

FourFourTwo · Jul 18

France vs. England Player Ratings: Superstars Defy Logic in Dizzying Game

The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 18

England finally play like World Cup winners as 10-goal epic with France reveals what might have been

France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped Thomas Tuchel’s side finish third – but it won’t lessen the blow of semi-final defeat

The Independent UK · Jul 18