In the third-place match of the 2026 World Cup, England faced France. Just 134 seconds into the game, Rice scored to give England the lead, marking England's fastest goal in the World Cup since 1982.
In this match against France, Rice intercepted the ball early in the game and scored with a long-range shot from outside the penalty area, just 134 seconds into the game.
According to statistics, this is England's fastest goal in a World Cup match since Robson scored just 27 seconds into the game against France in Athletic Bilbao in 1982.
