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England Takes 2-0 Lead Over France in World Cup Third-Place Match
Captain Declan Rice scored in the third minute and Ezri Konsa added a header in the 18th minute to give England a 2-0 advantage against France in the World Cup third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Captain Declan Rice scored with his right foot in the third minute to give England a 1-0 lead against France in the World Cup third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Ezri Konsa added a header in the 18th minute for a 2-0 advantage. It was Konsa's first goal in a World Cup.
England entered the match as one of the five highest-scoring teams in the 2026 tournament. The side played without forwards Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham. A win would secure England a bronze medal and $29 million in prize money.
The 2026 World Cup is the largest in the competition's history. The final is scheduled for July 19 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. All matches are broadcast in the United States on Fox and FS1, with Spanish-language coverage on Telemundo and Peacock.
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