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England beat France 6-4 to finish third

England beat France 6-4 to finish third

Summary

England won the third-place match in the World Cup by beating France 6-4. Bukayo Saka scored three goals for England, while Kylian Mbappé scored twice for France and became the top goal scorer in World Cup history.

Key Facts

  • England defeated France 6-4 in the third-place playoff match.
  • Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick (three goals) for England.
  • This is England’s best World Cup finish since 1966.
  • Kylian Mbappé scored two goals for France.
  • Mbappé now has 22 World Cup goals, more than Lionel Messi.
  • French coach Didier Deschamps retired after 14 years with the team.
  • The match took place on July 19, 2026.
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