Declan Rice enters World Cup history books after breaking 90-year-old record with first World Cup goal

Declan Rice scored after 2 minutes and 14 seconds in England's 6-4 win over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff.

Rice's goal is the third-fastest in a World Cup third-place match, behind Hakan Şükür (11 seconds, 2002) and Ernst Lehner (25 seconds, 1934).

Rice broke a 90-year-old record set by Ernst Lehner in 1934.

The goal is England's fastest in a competitive match since Luke Shaw scored at 1:57 in the UEFA Euro 2020 final.

Rice also provided an assist, matching a David Beckham World Cup record as England secured their best finish since 1966.