France vs. England Scoreline Makes World Cup History

England's thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff marks a historic first for the tournament.

Never before has a World Cup match ended with a 6-4 scoreline. This particular result is also unprecedented in the histories of both England and France. Despite this, the Three Lions have now scored six goals in a single match for the third consecutive World Cup. In 2018, they routed Panama 6-1, and in 2022, they decisively beat Iran 6-2, with both encounters occurring in the group stage. For Les Bleus, conceding six goals in a World Cup match is a first; the last time they allowed such a tally was in a 1960 friendly against Switzerland, which they lost 2-6.