A night of milestones in Miami
The final match of the tournament unfolded under the bright lights of Miami, Florida, where England and France met in a high‑scoring contest that would rewrite several records.
Bukayo Saka emerged as the night’s standout attacker, completing a hat‑trick that highlighted England’s attacking depth, while Kylian Mbappe contributed two goals that pushed his tournament tally to 22, cementing his status as the all‑time leading scorer.
Among the many players who featured, Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Jude Bellingham, Lionel Messi, Michael Olise, Pele, Dayot Upamecano and Lucas Digne were all part of the squads, underscoring the global reach of the competition.
Deschamps' final chapter
Didier Deschamps, who has guided France for fourteen years, took charge of his final game, bringing his total of 185 matches as national team manager to a close.
The 6‑4 result secured third place for England and offered a dramatic finale to a tournament that saw records tumble and legends celebrated.
Michael Olise’s record seven assists added another layer of intrigue, illustrating the depth of talent that defined the tournament’s closing stages.