Miami’s Night of Upsets
The final match of the tournament unfolded under the bright lights of Miami, Florida, where England and France met in a high-scoring contest for third place.
Kylian Mbappé capped his campaign with two goals in the second half, extending his lead at the top of the Golden Boot race and finishing with 22 goals for the tournament.
For Didier Deschamps, the game marked the end of a 14-year tenure in which he guided France to 185 matches as head coach.
First-Half Fireworks
England struck first, scoring four times in the opening half through Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and a brace from Bukayo Saka.
Saka completed his hat-trick with an 87th-minute penalty, sealing a 6-4 final score.
Jude Bellingham added a sixth goal for England, while Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back for France in stoppage time.
Mbappé’s second-half strikes also took his tournament tally to 10, underscoring his relentless form.
The match also featured a record-setting performance by Michael Olise, who provided seven assists, surpassing Pelé’s six in 1970.
Didier Deschamps will leave his post after a career spanning 185 matches, a milestone that reflects both stability and evolution in French football.