France is currently enduring a historic humiliation in the World Cup third-place playoff. The match, which followed disappointing semi-final exits for both teams, lacked anticipation from the outset.

For France, the first half quickly transformed into a nightmare. The team conceded its first goals at the 3rd and 16th minutes. According to ‘StatsduFoot’, this marks the first instance in the history of the French national team where they have allowed two goals within the opening 20 minutes of a World Cup match.

The last time France trailed 2-0 after just 20 minutes was against Romania in 2008. Moreover, this is the first time in 16 years that they have conceded at least two goals in consecutive World Cup matches.

As if that wasn’t enough, it worsened before half-time when Saka added two more goals. This is the first occasion where France has conceded four or more goals in the first half of a major tournament match.