The England-France epic is among the highest-scoring matches in World Cup history

The England-France third-place match at the 2026 World Cup has entered the list of the highest-scoring matches in the tournament's history, featuring a remarkable 10 goals. England secured a thrilling 6-4 victory over France to claim the bronze medal after one of the most exciting matches ever played in the World Cup. This high-scoring encounter has cemented its place among the highest-scoring matches in World Cup history, adding a new chapter to the tournament's annals.
The highest-scoring matches in World Cup history:
Argentina 6-3 Mexico – 1930.
Brazil 6-5 Poland (after extra time) – 1938.
Austria 7-5 Switzerland – 1954.
Hungary 8-3 West Germany – 1954.
Hungary 9-0 South Korea – 1954.
West Germany 7-2 Turkey – 1954.
France 7-3 Paraguay – 1958.
France 6-3 West Germany – 1958.
Yugoslavia 9-0 Zaire – 1974.
Hungary 10-1 El Salvador – 1982.
England 6-4 France – 2026.