England vs France at World Cup 2026: Kane vs Mbappe and the Rematch of Qatar
England vs France would be one of the most electrifying World Cup 2026 matches — a replay of the Qatar 2022 quarter-final that France won 2-1 (with a controversial Kane missed penalty). The revenge factor makes this potential match-up unmissable.
England vs France Head-to-Head at World Cups
France beat England 2-1 in the 2022 Qatar World Cup quarter-final. Harry Kane missed a penalty that could have equalized at 2-2. England will desperately want revenge in 2026.
Key Battles: Kane vs Mbappe, Bellingham vs Tchouameni
- Harry Kane vs Mike Maignan — Can Kane score the goals this time?
- Kylian Mbappe vs Kieran Trippier/Kyle Walker — The key defensive challenge for England
- Jude Bellingham vs Aurelien Tchouameni — The midfield battle
- Bukayo Saka vs Theo Hernandez — Battle of the flanks
Prediction: England vs France World Cup 2026
France are favourites but England’s squad is the best in a generation. If Bellingham, Kane and Saka are all firing, England can win. Predicted 2-2 draw, England winning on penalties to avenge 2022. This would be “It’s Coming Home” moment.
FAQ — England vs France World Cup 2026
Did England beat France in the 2022 World Cup?
No — France beat England 2-1 in the 2022 Qatar World Cup quarter-final. Harry Kane’s missed penalty was the decisive moment. England will desperately want revenge at World Cup 2026.
