Mbappé tees up Barcola as France cuts England lead in Miami
Telemundo Deportes said Mbappé’s assist to Barcola pulled France back to 2-4 against England in a World Cup 2026 match in Miami.
By Sal Moretti · Money Reporter
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Kylian Mbappé gave France a late spark in Miami, setting up Barcola for the goal that made it 2-4 against England, according to Telemundo Deportes’ Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026 coverage.
The Telemundo Deportes highlight, published July 18, 2026, showed Mbappé creating the chance for Barcola as France trimmed a heavy deficit and kept the match alive. The outlet described the play as a brilliant assist from Mbappé and a standout finish from Barcola.
The goal came in a match Telemundo framed as part of France and England’s fight to close the World Cup with the bronze medal. Related Telemundo coverage described the game as being played in Miami, with England’s supporters turning the atmosphere into a party as the Three Lions built their lead.
England had built a four-goal cushion
Telemundo’s match clips listed the England scoring run before France’s comeback push. Declan Rice was credited by the outlet with opening the scoring for 0-1, while Ezri Konsa was shown making it 0-2.
Bukayo Saka then took over the scoreboard, according to Telemundo’s highlight lineup. The outlet credited Saka with the goal for 0-3 and later with another finish for 0-4, calling it a double for the England winger.
France’s response ran through Mbappé. Telemundo also highlighted a Mbappé goal against England, describing it as a historic World Cup strike and a goal that gave France life before the later assist for Barcola.
By the time Barcola scored from Mbappé’s setup, France had cut the gap to two goals. Telemundo said the 2-4 finish to the move kept the contest alive.
Deschamps and Tuchel in the spotlight
The match carried extra weight around the touchline, according to Telemundo’s surrounding coverage. One video showed Thomas Tuchel and Didier Deschamps embracing before England faced France.
Telemundo also billed the fixture as Deschamps’ final match with Les Bleus, with France seeking third place at the 2026 World Cup. Another Telemundo clip focused on Deschamps’ frustration during England’s lopsided lead.
Before the match, Telemundo aired comments and segments around both camps. Guy Stéphan was featured saying many countries would have liked to compete for third place at the World Cup, while Konaté was presented as saying France would show its talent against England.
For England, Telemundo’s pregame coverage included Tuchel discussing changes to the starting lineup and Ivan Toney saying it was his chance to show he should have received more minutes.
On the field, the sharpest French moment in the listed highlight package belonged to Mbappé and Barcola: one pass, one finish, and France back within 2-4 in Miami.
This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.