Darren Fletcher delivered electric, honest commentary in wild England-France World Cup match

Credit: REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/; REUTERS/Paul Childs TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY Matt Clapp Sun, July 19, 2026 at 2:00 PM UTC · 5 min read Nobody knew what to expect from a third-place match between England and France, two teams coming off disappointing losses that derailed their 2026 FIFA World Cup title hopes. While the typical defense and physicality weren’t quite there in the contest, it was a thrilling match that had standout performances from some of the world’s best players.