In a dramatic third-place match at the FIFA World Cup, England surged ahead of France with a 4-2 halftime lead, stunning Les Bleus despite Kylian Mbappé's presence in the squad.The French team, which had allowed only four goals in the entire tournament, struggled to contain England's attacking prowess.Declan Rice opened the scoring early, followed by Ezri Konsa and Bukayo Saka, who added late goals to secure a decisive victory.

This result marks England's best finish since their 1966 World Cup triumph, while France missed out on a third consecutive final appearance after losing to Spain in the semis.Mbappé, competing for the Golden Boot with Lionel Messi, faces an uphill battle as Messi holds a slight edge in assists.Both teams expressed preference for playing in the final, but their focus now shifts to the aftermath of this high-stakes encounter.