Miami turns up the heat for England’s World Cup bronze win

Miami brought the color, the heat and the dancing as England and France played for the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to Telemundo Deportes coverage published July 19.

The broadcaster’s video from the day showed supporters from different national teams turning the third-place match into a citywide football party. Telemundo described the scene as one of joy, celebration and movement, with Miami’s summer heat and the pull of the World Cup setting the tone.

On the field, Telemundo reported that England defeated France in a goal-heavy third-place match to claim the bronze medal. The broadcaster also framed the result as England’s return to a World Cup podium after six decades.

A bronze match with plenty of bite

Telemundo’s surrounding match coverage described the England-France game as a “festival” of goals and a standout contest for third place. The broadcaster highlighted attacking moments from both sides, including a Kylian Mbappé goal that helped keep France alive and an Ousmane Dembélé strike that made the score 5-4 in England’s favor.

Bukayo Saka was central to Telemundo’s post-match coverage. The broadcaster identified him as the player of the match and reported that Saka believed England’s bronze-medal win came from the way the team played in the first half. Telemundo also highlighted Saka scoring from the penalty spot against France.

Jude Bellingham also featured in the broadcaster’s match clips, with Telemundo describing his contribution as sealing England’s victory over France.

Mbappé makes history, but France leaves with pain

France’s defeat came on a day Telemundo said included a major individual milestone for Mbappé. The broadcaster reported that the French star became the top scorer in World Cup history during the tournament coverage tied to the third-place match.

Telemundo also noted the emotional contrast after the final whistle, showing Mbappé leaving saddened by France’s loss to England. In another segment, the broadcaster reported that Saka celebrated the bronze while Mbappé left the Golden Boot in Lionel Messi’s hands.

The match also carried significance for France coach Didier Deschamps. Telemundo billed his post-match appearance as coming after his last game with France, and quoted him describing the run as “a very beautiful adventure.”

England’s finish gets its moment

England’s camp, according to Telemundo’s coverage, framed the bronze as a response after adversity. The broadcaster quoted Thomas Tuchel praising the mentality his players showed and their ability to overcome difficulty, calling it “absolutely brilliant.”

Telemundo also carried images of English and French players sharing an emotional embrace after the third-place match, giving the wild scoring duel a softer final note.

For Miami, the day was bigger than one result. Telemundo’s video showed a World Cup crowd that mixed flags, rhythms and allegiances, with fans from several teams joining the celebration around France vs. England. The bronze medal belonged to England, but the party, as Telemundo told it, belonged to Miami too.

This story draws on original reporting from TELEMUNDO.com.