England Claims Third Place at World Cup (includes video story)

England and France closed out their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaigns Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in the tournament’s third-place match.

Thousands of supporters filled the stadium for one last chance to cheer on their national teams and experience the World Cup atmosphere in South Florida.

Fans arrived wearing team colors, waving flags and singing chants as they prepared for one of the tournament’s final matches. Beyond the result, the day offered an opportunity to celebrate their countries, connect with supporters from around the world and create one final World Cup memory.

Throughout the match, fans reacted to every scoring opportunity and pivotal moment, bringing the energy of a championship contest to a game that determined the tournament’s third-place finisher.

England ultimately defeated France, 6-4, securing third place and ending its World Cup campaign with a victory.

While only England left Hard Rock Stadium with a medal, supporters from both sides departed with memories from one of the final chapters of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Frida Flores

Frida Flores is a journalism student at FIU, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media. She focuses on culture, community, social and political topics that help shape public understanding. Through reporting and writing, she aims to bring attention to voices and experiences that tend to go unheard.