World Cup Fallout: England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka firing a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham sealing it late as Kylian Mbappé scored twice to overtake Lionel Messi and become the all-time World Cup leading scorer. France Coach Exit: Didier Deschamps took responsibility for France’s “unacceptable” 4-0 first half collapse in his final match in charge, while Mbappé said the team “failed” him despite praising his legacy. France Records, Despite Defeat: Michael Olise set a new World Cup assist record with seven in the tournament, surpassing Pelé, even as France finished fourth. Local Life in France: A new arrival in Bordeaux describes how school lunches and everyday systems can be the biggest culture shock after moving to France. Sport Beyond Football: Victor Wembanyama is set to return to the French national basketball team for 2027 World Cup qualifiers after recovering from a shoulder thrombosis.