England secure third place after high-scoring thriller against France

In a high-scoring encounter defined by defensive lapses, England emerged victorious with a 6-4 win over France to secure third place in the World Cup. England dominated the first half, establishing a 4-0 lead before France mounted a significant comeback attempt after the break. During the match, Kylian Mbappe netted two goals, officially becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history. Despite France creating several opportunities to level the score in the second half, England managed to hold their ground and seal the win.