England's World Cup run came to an end in disappointment as they were eliminated despite putting on a strong effort against France in the quarterfinals at Al Bayt Stadium. After earlier matching Wayne Rooney's record of 53 goals from the penalty spot for England, Harry Kane's late penalty failure proved to be the game's deciding factor. When Aurelien Tchouameni's 25-yard effort beat Jordan Pickford low to his right, France took the lead in the 17th minute.
Nine minutes after the half, after Tchouameni fouled Bukayo Saka, Kane successfully beat Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris with his penalties. England had been the better team for lengthy stretches and had generated chances. Antoine Griezmann's pinpoint cross gave France the advantage again 12 minutes from time, but England had a golden opportunity to equalise after Theo Hernandez fouled replacement Mason Mount in the box.
Kane had the chance to make history, but he shockingly blasted his penalty over the top, ending England's World Cup hopes as France advanced to face Morocco in the semifinals.