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Declan Rice Makes Confident England Claim After World Cup ’Bronze’

England achieved its best World Cup finish in 60 years by beating France to third spot.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Spain beat Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the 2026 World Cup – as it happened

Ferran Torres’ extra-time goal gave Spain a deserved victory over a negative Argentina in New Jersey

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

'Time for...': Harry Kane breaks silence after England's FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign ends with bronze

England concluded their World Cup campaign with a bronze medal after a thrilling 6-4 victory over France. Bukayo Saka delivered a standout performance, scoring a crucial hat-trick for the Three Lions. The team established a commanding four-goal lead in the first half of the match. France mounted a significant comeback…

The Economic Times · 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

Readers reply: Why is there no rugby culture in Germany?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions answers a sporting puzzle

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19

England and France players lauded for praying together after World Cup thriller

England overcame France 6-4 in the bronze final, before players from both teams shared a moment together

The Independent UK · 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

Michael Olise Breaks Pele’s All-Time World Cup Record in France’s Third Place Defeat

Real Madrid have been paying particular attention to Olise’s performances in North America.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

Grading Every Player on England’s 2026 World Cup Roster

The Three Lions’s campaign had plenty of highs but ended with the familiar feeling of crushing disappointment.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

England stun France in goal fest for third place

England finish third after dominating in the first half. France managed to claw its way back into the game, but did not manage to find the win for Didier Deschamps' last match as French manager. Mbappé becomes the highest scoring player in world cup history, and Michael Olise matches Lionel…

France 24 · Jul 19