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Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final

Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final

Summary

England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup 2026 third-place match. Kylian Mbappe became the top scorer in World Cup history during a high-scoring game where Bukayo Saka scored three goals for England.

Key Facts

  • England won the third-place match against France with a score of 6-4.
  • Kylian Mbappe scored twice and became the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer with 22 goals.
  • Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick (three goals) for England.
  • England took an early lead, with Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa scoring before Saka's goals.
  • France made several changes at halftime and fought back but could not catch England.
  • Jude Bellingham scored his seventh World Cup goal, a record for an England player.
  • This was England’s best World Cup finish since they won in 1966.
  • France lost in the semifinals to Spain and were last World Cup champions (2018).
  • The 2026 final will be between Argentina and Spain.
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