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July 18, 2026

France vs England Half-Time: England Remains Dominant with 4-0 on the Board

France vs England Half-Time: England Remains Dominant with 4-0 on the Board

England produced a dominant first-half performance to take a commanding 4-0 lead over France in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff. The Three Lions wasted no time asserting themselves, with Declan Rice opening the scoring in the 3rd minute after a bright start.

England continued to control possession and create chances, doubling their advantage in the 18th minute through Ezri Konsa. France struggled to cope with England's attacking intensity, finding it difficult to build meaningful opportunities in response.

Bukayo Saka added a third goal in the 37th minute, capping off another well-worked attacking move to leave France with a mountain to climb. Just before the halftime whistle, Saka struck again with a stunning intensity, extending England's advantage to four goals.

At the break, England held a comfortable 4-0 lead after an impressive display of clinical finishing and disciplined defending. France, meanwhile, faces a daunting second half as they look for a way back into the contest.