Who lost ?

France suffered a crushing 4-6 defeat to England, despite a comeback. The French players showed courage and determination, but their effort was not enough to win the match.

France almost saved their honor. Trailing 4-0 after a dismal first period, the French lost 6-4 to England, on Saturday for the small final of the 2026 World Cup. Captain Mbappé presents a sort of excuse.

Why does it matter for France ?

This defeat is a hard blow for the Blues, who had hoped to end their world campaign on a positive note. However, it is worth noting that the French players showed courage and determination, despite the defeat.

What's next ?

The Blues now have the opportunity to recover and focus on their next match, which will take place on September 25 against Turkey. It is essential that the French players learn from their mistake and prepare for the next challenge.

In the meantime, French fans can rejoice in their team's beautiful performance, despite the defeat. The Blues showed courage and determination, and that's worth celebrating.

Last result: France 2-0 Morocco (2026-07-09). Recent form (last 5): 5W-0D-0L (WWWWW, most recent first); on a 5-game winning run. Next fixture: vs Türkiye (away, 2026-09-25).