England claimed third place at the Hard Rock Stadium with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in a match that showcased attacking prowess from both sides. Rice opened the scoring early, but France responded through Mbappe's first-half efforts. England's Bukayo Saka proved decisive, netting a hat-trick including a penalty to put the Three Lions in control. Mbappe was named player of the match despite the loss, adding two goals to keep France competitive throughout. The sides matched each other in shots on goal, with England's superior finishing proving the difference. Both teams reached the tournament with qualification already secured, making this contest purely for positioning and pride. England's third-place finish underscores their deep tournament run, while France's loss provides little consolation but closes their campaign on a high-scoring note.