England tops France 6-4 in bronze final of World Cup
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring bronze final on July 19, showcasing a standout performance from Bukayo Saka, who scored a hat-trick. This victory marks England's best finish in a men's World Cup since 1966, emphasizing the team's resurgence on the international stage. The match featured multiple lead changes and was described as a thriller, highlighting the attacking prowess from both sides. This result adds significant momentum to England as they build towards future competitions.
- •England scores six goals against France in the bronze final
- •Bukayo Saka nets a hat-trick
- •Match held on July 19
- •England's best World Cup finish since 1966
- •High-scoring thriller with shifting leads
- 1:12 AMBBC Sport — England beat France in 10-goal thriller to win 'bronze final'
"Bukayo Saka scores a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in a thriller to record their best men's World Cup finish since 1966.
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