England survives France comeback in wild World Cup playoff
ESPN • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:21 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
England took on France in a thrilling third-place playoff on July 18, finishing with a 6-4 victory. Bukayo Saka was instrumental, scoring a hat trick that helped England withstand a second-half surge from France. The match was marked by dramatic swings in momentum, highlighting a chaotic finish. With this victory, England secures a strong position in the tournament's history.
- •England wins 6-4 against France in third-place playoff
- •Bukayo Saka scores a hat trick
- •Match features dramatic second-half comeback by France
- •Playoff held on July 18
- •Significant victory for England in World Cup history
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"Bukayo Saka's hat trick helped England survive a dramatic second-half comeback to beat France 6-4 in Saturday's chaotic third-place playoff.
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