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Sport18 July 2026Archive brief

In association football, England beats France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in FIFA World Cup history

In association football, England beats France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in FIFA World Cup history, securing their best result since winning the tournament in 1966.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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In association football, England beats France 6–4 in the highest-scoring third-place playoff in FIFA World Cup history, securing their best result since winning the tournament in 1966.

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