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Spain are champions of the world ?? pic.twitter.com/wGNmY2KIx8
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 19, 2026
This was the moment Spain lifted the World Cup for the second time.
Ferran Torres’ goal in extra time gave the European giants a 1-0 victory over reigning world champions Argentina, and few will argue with that result.
Spain totally dominated throughout, with Argentina only having their first shot in extra time.
Rodri was also named player of the tournament, while Pau Cubarsi picked up the young player award.
Ferran Torres rifles the ball into the roof of the net and Spain lead in extra-time ?? pic.twitter.com/uzlNFQ8QUX
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 19, 2026
Ferran Torres has finished brilliantly from a delightful Spain move!
You can’t say that’s not deserved…Argentina still havent had a single shot…
Spain had the ball in the net but Nico Williams’ celebration didn’t last long.
It looks a bit harsh but the referee saw a foul in the build-up, so the goal won’t stand.
It’s a second yellow card for Enzo Fernandez, and he’s off in stoppage time!
0-0 and we’re heading for extra time here…
Argentina and Spain have cancelled each other out in the first half of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.
Neither team has created many clear-cut opportunities so far, and they will now look to break down each other’s defence in the second half.
A shot-shy half 😶 pic.twitter.com/nfhJepKCK6
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 19, 2026
England have now secured their best ever World Cup finish since 1966 after a thrilling 6-4 win over France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third place match.
Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham have scored for the Three Lions, but France have done well to fight back with a brace from Kylian Mbappe and goals from Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele.
Jude Bellingham grabbing England’s SIXTH goal against France! 🦁
Driving over the halfway line before firing a shot into the bottom corner 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/l0B0BVs548
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
Ousmane Dembele has now scored the fourth goal of the game for France in stoppage time. The Ballon d’Or winner cut inside from the right flank and curled the ball into the back of the net.
England now leads 5-4.
🇫🇷 Ousmane Dembele scores France's fourth goal against England ⚽ pic.twitter.com/U4gCVb1tQw
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
France have shown a commendable fightback in the second half against England, scoring three goals, but it seems that the Three Lions will eventually emerge victorious.
They are now 5-3 ahead, and Buka Osaka has completed an exceptional hat trick, with his third goal from the penalty spot.
Bukayo Saka completes his hat-trick from the penalty spot! ⚽3️⃣
England lead France 5-3 in the closing stages of this game 🦁 pic.twitter.com/EnYOg8UAvT
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
Kylian Mbappé has been phenomenal for France in the second half of the game. He opened the scoring for his team early on in the first half, and then set up Bradley Barcola for the second goal.
The French superstar has now scored his second goal of the game, and England’s four-goal lead has been cut to one.
Kylian Mbappe scores his 22nd World Cup goal to become the leading goalscorer in the history of the competition ⚽🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/sDTNnW0kLZ
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring for France early in the second half, and he has now set up the second goal for his team with an impressive long ball.
Bradley Barcola has found the back of the net to cut the deficit for France.
It’s a second goal for France! 🇫🇷
Kylian Mbappe’s long pass finds Bradley Barcola who fires home 🔥 pic.twitter.com/h4GvkBZOSN
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
England scored four goals in the first half against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place clash.
France have now pulled one back early on in the second half through Kylian Mbappé. Michael Olise found the Real Madrid star with an impressive through ball, and Mbappé drilled home from close range.
France hit back after the break! 🇫🇷💥
Kylian Mbappe pulls one back with his ninth goal at the 2026 World Cup ⚽ pic.twitter.com/Hxfg1s46ER
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
England have been exceptional in the third-place match against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 today.
They are currently 4-0 up at halftime. Declan Rice opened the scoring two minutes into the game with a long-range strike and set up the second goal of the game for Ezri Konsa with a corner.
Bukayo Saka scored the third goal of the game after an impressive counterattack, and the Arsenal star has now scored his second goal of the game to put clear daylight between the two teams.
Eberechi Eze found his Arsenal teammate with an eye-of-the-needle through pass, and Saka nestled the ball into the back of the net with a coolly placed finish.
🗣 “France are being taken apart by England!”
Bukayo Saka scores his second for the Three Lions’ FOURTH goal against the two-time world champions 🤯 pic.twitter.com/4RshXY692E
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
England have now scored their third goal of the game through Bukayo Saka in the 37th minute.
England are up against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match, and they have scored three goals in the first half.
Declan Rice scored the opening goal of the game from long range and set up the second goal of the match for Ezri Konsa from a corner.
Saka has now added to that advantage in the 37th minute with a well-taken goal. England were through on goal after a lovely counter-attacking move, and Marcus Rashford managed to set up the goal for Saka after driving through on goal.
The Three Lions lead France by three goals! 🦁🔥
Bukayo Saka finishing off a quick England counter-attack ⚽ pic.twitter.com/9SCfE3uH3v
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
Ezri Konsa has now scored the second goal of the game for England in the 18th minute from the corner.
Declan Rice opened the scoring for England, and he has now set up the second goal of the game for the Aston Villa defender with a well-taken corner.
The Three Lions double their lead! 🦁⚽
Ezri Konsa rises highest from Declan Rice’s corner to head home 🙌 pic.twitter.com/8BfI1LSDOQ
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
England have taken the lead against France in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place match.
The Three Lions took the lead early in the game when Declan Rice found the back of the net from long Range. The Arsenal midfielder drove forward with the ball and found the far corner with a fierce drive to put his team ahead.
It’s a quick start from England! 🦁⚡
Declan Rice fires home the opener in the third minute against France ⚽ pic.twitter.com/ID4u3rXOuM
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
It seems Thomas Tuchel isn’t too worried about his job safety despite England’s World Cup semi-final defeat.
See below as the German tactician also reminded everyone that finishing third at the World Cup would be the national team’s best result in 60 years. Make of that what you will…
“I have the full support from everyone in the FA”
Thomas Tuchel on remaining as England manager for Euro 2028 ???????#ThreeLions pic.twitter.com/AFQvaqQ5FU
— ITV Football (@itvfootball) July 18, 2026
England legend Wayne Rooney has questioned Thomas Tuchel’s decision to call up players like Jordan Henderson, Trevoh Chalobah, Ollie Watkins, Ivan Toney, and Kobbie Mainoo.
Watch below as Rooney suggested Tuchel should have called up players like Cole Palmer and Phil Foden, and that some of the current names only got in to be “a good teammate”…
Wayne Rooney doesn't hold back on Thomas Tuchel's squad selection! pic.twitter.com/LK50J8sNIb
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) July 18, 2026
Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has suggested Spain could have an unfair advantage in tomorrow’s World Cup final because of FIFA.
Could Mikel Merino be the hero for Spain again in tomorrow’s World Cup final?
Marc Cucurella: “If we win, I will get a tattoo of De La Fuente’s face on my body and I will announce my retirement from international football. World Cup, Euros… what else you can do? From Monday I’d call him and tell him I’d leave it all.”
Even Donald Trump is commenting on Thomas Tuchel’s tactics for England, and in particular on the role Harry Kane played in the World Cup semi-final defeat against Argentina…
"England made a mistake" ?
Donald Trump has branded England's semi-final tactics as 'unusual' and wanted to see players such as Harry Kane be more 'offensive' ??????? pic.twitter.com/07a7nCchni
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 18, 2026
England manager Thomas Tuchel has accepted responsibility for the defeat to Argentina in his latest press conference.
Speaking ahead of the third place playoff against France, Tuchel attempted to provide more insight into his tactical decisions that have been so strongly criticised in the wake of that painful World Cup semi-final defeat.
Former England star Paul Scholes says he hated the way Harry Kane played against Argentina.
The England striker kept dropping deep into midfield, and Scholes felt this was the wrong approach and that he would have found it annoying if he’d been playing in the Three Lions’ midfield.
The World Cup final is being played in New York this Sunday, so it’s not ideal that that area of the US is currently experiencing serious air quality concerns due to wildfires.
For now, it looks like there’s no prospect of the World Cup final being rearranged, but New Yorkers have been advised to stay indoors if possible due to the dangerous air quality.
It’s not sounding good for England and Thomas Tuchel.
Players have reportedly been complaining about how the manager set the team up against Argentina, while he’s come out and blamed English footballers’ ‘DNA’.