Rice is the first Englishman since 1966 to score and assist in a World Cup play-off match

The England national team in the match for the third place of the 2026 World Cup (6:4). In this match, "Three Lions" midfielder Declan Rice distinguished himself with a goal kick and a goal assist. In doing so, Rice became the first Englishman since 1966 to score and assist in a World Cup playoff game. Rice also became the sixth English player to score a goal and an assist in the same World Cup match. Roger Hunt, Joe Cole, Raheem Sterling, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane have achieved this feat before him. In addition, the goal of the 27-year-old Englishman became the fastest in official matches of the England national team since the Euro-2020 final. Rice scored at the 2:14 mark. This is the third fastest goal in the history of matches for third place at the World Cup. Available for viewing on media.