England overcomes France 6-4 in bronze final, players pray together

In a thrilling bronze final, England edged past France with a 6-4 victory on July 19, 2026. England showcased their offense, led by a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and a record-setting seventh tournament goal by Jude Bellingham, establishing a 4-0 halftime lead. France responded with goals from Kylian Mbappe, who made history by breaking the all-time World Cup scoring record during the match. Following the game, players from both teams, including England's Saka and Eberechi Eze, joined French players Dayot Upamecano and Maxence Lacroix in a moment of prayer, which received widespread praise online for its display of sportsmanship.

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