France vs England in the World Cup third-place match is not the final, but it still has a strong attacking question: which players carry the clearest recent goal threat?
This article keeps the wording careful. It does not predict who will score. It uses a simple recent scoring rate: goals divided by appearances over the last 12 months.
Method and sources
The match context and lineup frame come from FotMob matchDetails for France vs England, matchId 4653857. The lineup object is listed as lastStarting11 from lastStartingLineups, so this should be read as an expected/last-starting XI frame, not a confirmed lineup.
For each listed starter, Havmon checked FotMob playerData recent matches and filtered played matches from July 18, 2025 through July 18, 2026 UTC.
Scoring rate = goals / appearances × 100. This is recent scoring frequency, not a single-match goal guarantee.
France lineup frame and scoring rate
France’s lineup frame is 4-2-3-1. The strongest recent scoring profiles in this sample are Kylian Mbappé (96.7%), Ousmane Dembélé (50.0%), Michael Olise (39.7%).
| Position | Player | Appearances | Goals | Scoring rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Mike Maignan | 59 | 0 | 0.0% |
| RB | Jules Koundé | 64 | 3 | 4.7% |
| CB | Dayot Upamecano | 60 | 2 | 3.3% |
| CB | William Saliba | 65 | 1 | 1.5% |
| LB | Lucas Digne | 53 | 0 | 0.0% |
| DM | Aurélien Tchouaméni | 59 | 2 | 3.4% |
| DM | Adrien Rabiot | 48 | 7 | 14.6% |
| RW | Ousmane Dembélé | 50 | 25 | 50.0% |
| AM | Michael Olise | 68 | 27 | 39.7% |
| LW | Bradley Barcola | 62 | 16 | 25.8% |
| ST | Kylian Mbappé | 60 | 58 | 96.7% |
England lineup frame and scoring rate
England’s lineup frame is 4-2-3-1. The strongest recent scoring profiles in this sample are Harry Kane (109.0%), Anthony Gordon (31.2%), Jude Bellingham (27.5%).
| Position | Player | Appearances | Goals | Scoring rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Jordan Pickford | 57 | 0 | 0.0% |
| RB | Reece James | 50 | 2 | 4.0% |
| CB | John Stones | 30 | 0 | 0.0% |
| CB | Marc Guéhi | 67 | 6 | 9.0% |
| LB | Djed Spence | 62 | 0 | 0.0% |
| DM | Declan Rice | 66 | 7 | 10.6% |
| DM | Elliot Anderson | 70 | 4 | 5.7% |
| RW | Morgan Rogers | 69 | 15 | 21.7% |
| AM | Jude Bellingham | 51 | 14 | 27.5% |
| LW | Anthony Gordon | 64 | 20 | 31.2% |
| ST | Harry Kane | 67 | 73 | 109.0% |
What the numbers suggest
The main value of this table is comparison. Forwards and wide attackers usually sit higher because they shoot more often and spend more time near the box. Defenders and goalkeepers naturally show lower rates, but they can still matter on set pieces or in the build-up.
France’s attack is led by a high-profile scorer in Kylian Mbappé, while England’s threat is shaped around Harry Kane and the attacking players behind him. The third-place match can also bring rotation, which is why the lineup label matters.
Important context
A recent scoring rate is not a betting pick, not an odds model and not a guarantee. One match can be changed by tactics, substitutions, penalties, set pieces, injury management and motivation after a semifinal loss.
This article is general sports analysis and information only. It is not betting advice, gambling advice or a guarantee of any match outcome.