Les Bleus made history by delivering an unforgettable performance against England (6-4) in the third-place match of the World Cup. This 10-goal thriller, the most prolific in 44 years, echoes the legendary feats of the competition.
A match for the history books
With 10 goals scored, France vs England joins the most prolific matches in World Cup history. The last match with as many goals dates back to 1982, when Hungary crushed El Salvador (10-1). Before that, legendary matches like Hungary vs Germany (8-3) in 1954 and Brazil vs Poland (6-5) in 1938 had captivated audiences.
France's history with high-scoring matches
This isn't the first time France has been involved in a 10-goal match. In 1958, they defeated Paraguay (7-3) with a hat-trick from Just Fontaine. The all-time top scorer in World Cup history also scored four goals against West Germany (6-3) in a third-place match, previously the most prolific.
The impact on France's current momentum
After a 2-0 win against Morocco on July 9, 2026, France is on a five-game winning streak. Their next challenge will be an away match against Turkey on September 25, 2026. This performance against England demonstrates their ability to score and bounce back from tough matches.
