Third Place Showdown: England's Resurgence on the World Stage The 2022 FIFA World Cup has been a tale of two halves for England, with the team delivering a thrilling conclusion to their campaign in a 6 4 win over France in the third place play off.
The match was an exercise in contrasts – both teams displayed moments of brilliance, but also periods of defensive fragility.
England's men's football team has long been plagued by expectations and disappointments at major tournaments.