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★ The storyline

WildcardDeveloping

France bow out

And there it ends. France fall to England 6–4 in the final, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

TalismanDeveloping

England are world champions

Read it again slowly: England have won the World Cup. They beat France 6–4 in the final, and everything this family shouted at a screen all summer just turned into the story you'll be telling for the rest of your lives. Champions of the world.

ComebackDeveloping

England: the whole run, the whole way

From the group stage to the last kick of the summer — England went the whole way. A family that followed every minute of it now owns the best ending football can write. World champions.

WildcardDeveloping

France bow out

And there it ends. France fall to England, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

★ Emerging starDeveloping

England Seals Bronze with Thrilling Win Over France

England climbed to third place at the World Cup with a spectacular 6-4 victory over France in Miami, a high-scoring match that showcased the attacking flair of Gareth Southgate's squad. The Bronze Final delivery of six goals capped a memorable tournament run for the Three Lions, who have carved out a podium finish in Qatar. Jude Bellingham's contribution to the scoreline underlined the emerging talent powering this England side forward.

Jude Bellingham

Source: Reuters

Why it matters

Two of ours in one match — France vs England. Hearts in mouths either way.

Who to watch

K★ Ours · Talisman

Kylian Mbappé

France

The gravity around which France's attack orbits — the man the whole tournament will be watching.

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H★ Ours · Talisman

Harry Kane

England

The captain and focal point England lean on whenever the stakes climb.

Developing

Developing

France are through to the last 32

France are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

Developing

England are through to the last 32

England are into the last 32. Job done in the group, and now the tournament really begins — one-and-done from here, every match a final.

Developing

England bow out

And there it ends. England fall to Argentina 2–1 in the semi-finals, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Developing

England bow out

And there it ends. England fall to Argentina, and a summer of following them is over. It stings now — but what a ride it was, and there's no shame in going out swinging.

Teams out: France 4-2-3-1 · England 4-1-4-1. Full lineups on the pitch in the Lineups tab.