Prince William remained silent following England’s dramatic 6-4 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff. His decision surprised fans because he usually shares public messages after England’s international matches.
Prince Breaks Post-Match Tradition
The Prince of Wales is a well-known football supporter and had backed England throughout the tournament. However, he did not post a congratulatory message after Saturday’s historic victory.
His silence followed England’s painful semi-final defeat to Argentina earlier in the competition. After that loss, William quickly praised the team for its determination and fighting spirit.
He previously wrote that the nation remained proud of the players despite their elimination. Consequently, many expected him to issue another message after England secured third place.
Instead, the future king made no public comment after the thrilling encounter with France. His departure from tradition attracted attention among football supporters and royal watchers.
England Match Sets Multiple Records
England defeated France 6-4 in one of the highest-scoring World Cup matches in decades. The contest has already been widely described as one of the tournament’s most memorable fixtures.
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick during the dramatic victory over France. Meanwhile, Jude Bellingham became the first England player to score seven World Cup goals.
France’s Kylian Mbappe also made history by becoming the World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer. Additionally, Michael Olise equalled Pele’s World Cup assist record during the match.
Although England narrowly missed the final, the team secured its best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966.
