Tuchel outsmarts Deschamps as England beat France 6-4 for World Cup bronze

England beat France 6-4 in Miami in the World Cup 2026 third-place match, claiming their first-ever bronze medal at the tournament. Thomas Tuchel's tactical and psychological approach proved decisive against outgoing France manager Didier Deschamps. Kylian Mbappe scored twice, overtaking Lionel Messi as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals.