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England finishes third in World Cup with win over France

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:24 PM

Last updated Jul 18, 2026

England finishes third in World Cup with win over France

Summary

England secured third place in the 2026 World Cup with a 6-4 victory against France. Bukayo Saka starred with a hat-trick, while Michael Olise set a record with seven assists in a single tournament. Despite Harry Kane not playing a full match, Jude Bellingham made history by becoming the first England player to score seven goals in one edition. The teams exchanged leads in a high-scoring affair, with Saka sealing the win from the penalty spot. The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina is set for tomorrow night.

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By the Numbers

•England wins third place match 6-4 against France
•Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick, contributing to the win
•Michael Olise sets record with seven assists in the tournament
•Jude Bellingham scores seven goals, a record for England players
•World Cup final set for tomorrow night between Spain and Argentina

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11:24 PMYahoo Sports — World Cup: Kane's England finish third as Olise breaks Pelé's assist record

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England finished their 2026 World Cup campaign with only their second finish at the podium after an entertaining 6-4 win over two-time winners France in the third-place showdown. Bukayo Saka was the s...
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