France have scored 16 goals — and conceded just 4 — across seven matches, yet their first tournament defeat to Spain exposed a finishing vulnerability that England may look to exploit. England have won five of seven, with Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane sharing 12 goals between them, but conceded eight times — twice as many as France. Both teams score heavily from the second half onward. Both arrive wounded. Sportami identifies the patterns that will shape the World Cup's third-place playoff.

France secures a dominant 4-1 victory over Norway, with Ousmane Dembélé's early goal in the 7th minute setting the tone. France's control is evident as they outshoot Norway 9 to 4 on target, maintaining territorial dominance throughout. Dembélé's performance underscores France's strategic superiority in the match.