In the 2026 World Cup qualifying match, the English and French national football teams played one of the most spectacular matches in World Cup history at the Miami Stadium; the match ended with 10 goals and the Three Lions won third place with a score of 6-4. This report is a complete story of the goals and key moments of this historic night.
Publish dateSunday 19 July 2026 - 10:20
Story Code : 360892
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA): The 2026 World Cup qualifying match, which was held at 01:30 AM today (Sunday, July 18) Afghanistan time at the Miami Stadium, became one of the most spectacular and highest-scoring matches in World Cup history. The French and English national football teams scored 10 goals in this match to set a record for the most goals in a World Cup match (excluding extra time).
First half; Three Lions Storm and 4 goals in 45 minutes
First goal (minute 3): Desiree Doue's misplaced pass in the middle of the field reached Declan Rice, and the Arsenal midfielder opened the French goal with a precise shot from behind the penalty area.
Second goal (minute 18): Rice's precise corner was met with a header by Azri Kunsa, and England's second goal was scored. France was under complete pressure at this point and could not contain the English attacks.
Third goal (minute 37): England scored the third goal on a quick counterattack. Marcus Rashford, with a technical move, put Saka in a great position, and the player scored the third goal with a precise sidefoot.
Fourth goal (minute 1+45): Saka scored his and his team's fourth goal with a spectacular shot from behind the penalty area, to end the first half with a surprising result of 4-0 in favor of England.
Second half; France's incomplete comeback and breathtaking finish
Fifth goal (minute 48): Didier Deschamps transformed the French lineup with four substitutions. A deep pass from Michael Oliseh put Kylian Mbappe in a one-on-one position with the goalkeeper, and the star scored his ninth goal of the tournament with a simple side-foot.
Sixth goal (minute 54): Bradley Barcola, one of Deschamps' golden substitutes, received the ball from Mbappe's pass and scored France's second goal with a move across and a side-footed shot.
Seventh goal (minute 66): A three-man partnership between Dembele, Oliseh and Mbappe resulted in France's third goal, and Mbappe reduced the gap to one goal with a shot on goal. At these moments, France was looking to compensate with all its might, and England was under intense pressure.
Eighth goal (minute 86): In the 86th minute, England was awarded a penalty kick. Bukayo Saka stood behind the shot and calmly scored his third goal and his team's fifth, sending cold water over France.
First half; Three Lions Storm and 4 goals in 45 minutes
First goal (minute 3): Desiree Doue's misplaced pass in the middle of the field reached Declan Rice, and the Arsenal midfielder opened the French goal with a precise shot from behind the penalty area.
Second goal (minute 18): Rice's precise corner was met with a header by Azri Kunsa, and England's second goal was scored. France was under complete pressure at this point and could not contain the English attacks.
Third goal (minute 37): England scored the third goal on a quick counterattack. Marcus Rashford, with a technical move, put Saka in a great position, and the player scored the third goal with a precise sidefoot.
Fourth goal (minute 1+45): Saka scored his and his team's fourth goal with a spectacular shot from behind the penalty area, to end the first half with a surprising result of 4-0 in favor of England.
Second half; France's incomplete comeback and breathtaking finish
Fifth goal (minute 48): Didier Deschamps transformed the French lineup with four substitutions. A deep pass from Michael Oliseh put Kylian Mbappe in a one-on-one position with the goalkeeper, and the star scored his ninth goal of the tournament with a simple side-foot.
Sixth goal (minute 54): Bradley Barcola, one of Deschamps' golden substitutes, received the ball from Mbappe's pass and scored France's second goal with a move across and a side-footed shot.
Seventh goal (minute 66): A three-man partnership between Dembele, Oliseh and Mbappe resulted in France's third goal, and Mbappe reduced the gap to one goal with a shot on goal. At these moments, France was looking to compensate with all its might, and England was under intense pressure.
Eighth goal (minute 86): In the 86th minute, England was awarded a penalty kick. Bukayo Saka stood behind the shot and calmly scored his third goal and his team's fifth, sending cold water over France.
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