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England edges France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup third-place match

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Last updated Jul 18, 2026

England edges France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup third-place match
Summary

England secured a 6-4 victory over France in a World Cup third-place match in Miami on July 18, 2026. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, contributing significantly to the England offense, while Declan Rice also played a pivotal role, netting a goal and providing an assist. After a commanding first half where England led 4-0, France staged a comeback, scoring four goals, but England held on for the win. Despite the victory, questions remain regarding their earlier semifinal performance, as fans had hoped for more consistency throughout the tournament. England's focus now shifts to potential future adjustments as they reflect on their World Cup campaign.

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By the Numbers
  • •England scored six goals against France in the World Cup third-place match.
  • •Bukayo Saka recorded a hat-trick, becoming the fourth Englishman to achieve this in a World Cup.
  • •Declan Rice opened the scoring and contributed significantly to the team's performance.
  • •France mounted a comeback with four goals, led by Kylian Mbappe.
  • •Thomas Tuchel faced criticism despite the victory, reflecting on previous semifinal struggles.
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  • 11:21 PMYahoo Sports — England finally play like World Cup winners as 10-goal epic with France reveals what might have been
What they're saying
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France 4-6 England: Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped Thomas Tuchel’s side finish third – but it won’t lessen the blow of semi-final defeat

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