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Bukayo Saka scores hat-trick while Jude Bellingham assists in England's win

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Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Bukayo Saka scores hat-trick while Jude Bellingham assists in England's win

Summary

In the FIFA World Cup third-place match on July 19, England triumphed over France with a score of 6-4. Bukayo Saka secured a hat-trick, including a critical penalty in the 87th minute. Jude Bellingham played a pivotal role, holding the ball at the penalty spot to support Saka's hat-trick attempt. Bellingham's contribution to the match also included a goal that established him as the tournament's highest-scoring midfielder. England's victory marked their best World Cup finish since 1966, overshadowing Didier Deschamps' final match as France's coach.

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By the Numbers

•England scores six goals in the World Cup third-place match against France.
•Saka scores a hat-trick with the help of Bellingham's support.
•Bellingham takes the record for highest-scoring midfielder in World Cup history.
•The match also marks Deschamps' final game as France coach.
•England secures their best World Cup finish since 1966.

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6:33 AMYahoo Sports — Truth behind Jude Bellingham ‘sacrifice’ for Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick against France revealed

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Jude Bellingham ran up to the penalty taker’s spot with the ball before Bukayo Saka dispatched the goal for his hat-trick. England vs.
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