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Why France’s 2026 World Cup ended without a medal despite a star-studded attack

England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place match. France arrived with the world's most feared attack. They leave North America without a medal.

In arguably the most entertaining game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England thumped pre-tournament favourites France 6-4 to clinch the tournament’s bronze medal in the third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.

Powered by Bukayo Saka’s splendid hat-trick, as well as goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham, Thomas Tuchel’s men were just too good for Didier Deschamps’ French side, which looked jaded and disorganised, a shadow of the side they are capable of being—one that lit up North America this whole summer.

So where did it all go wrong for Les Blues, a side that most predicted would go on to lift the coveted trophy on 19 July and their enviable lineup of world beaters?

Increasingly, in modern football, luxury has become unaffordable. It just doesn’t gel with the efficiency the modern game demands. France’s stellar lineup of attacking talent is proof of that. With Kylian Mbappe starting from the front, supported by Michael........

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