Match story
- France created the clearer chances on xG (2.87 vs 2.58, Δ 0.29).
- England was more accurate in front of goal (58% on target vs 47%).
- England held more of the ball (54% possession).
England defeated France 4-6 in the World Cup. The fixture is part of the 3rd Place Final stage in the 2026 season. The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Garden in Miami. Jesús Valenzuela, Venezuela officiated the match. The full-time result capped a France vs England meeting in World Cup with detailed post-match statistics available on Sportra. This match centre covers lineups, live events, player ratings, team statistics, xG, head-to-head history, and related news for France and England. On Sportra you can view xG, lineups, match statistics, events, player ratings, predictions, head-to-head history, and related news for this fixture.
World CupRecorded meetings: 3 (available previous meetings, not necessarily all-time).
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