England led France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off in Miami, with assistant coach Anthony Berry telling BBC Sport he was proud of his players.
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Key facts
- England led France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off.
- The match was played at the Miami Stadium.
- England assistant coach Anthony Berry spoke to BBC Sport about his pride in the squad.
- The BBC's report was published while the play-off was still under way.
England assistant coach Anthony Berry told BBC Sport he was proud of his squad during the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off against France, according to the BBC. He made the comments as the team led 4-0 at half-time.
The match took place at the Miami Stadium, where, according to the BBC, England held a four-goal advantage over France at the interval.
The BBC reported Berry’s remarks while the play-off was still under way, with England leading at the halfway stage of the fixture in Miami. Further details of his comments were not provided in the source.
It is not yet known from the source how the match finished or whether England secured third place at the tournament.
Why it matters
The third-place play-off determines which side finishes third at the World Cup. According to the BBC, England held a commanding 4-0 lead at half-time, though the final result was not reported in the source.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score at half-time in the England v France play-off?
According to the BBC, England led France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off.
Where was the third-place play-off held?
The match was played at the Miami Stadium.
Who spoke to BBC Sport about the England players?
England assistant coach Anthony Berry spoke to BBC Sport, saying how proud he was of the squad and describing the players as heartbroken.
Timeline
- Emotional Barry praises 'heartbroken' England players
BBC Sport: England assistant coach Anthony Berry tells BBC Sport how proud he is of his squad as they lead France 4-0 at half-time in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off at the Miami Stadium.