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Mbappe shines in France's loss to England as World Cup drama unfolds

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:10 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Mbappe shines in France's loss to England as World Cup drama unfolds

Summary

In the World Cup third-place play-off in Miami, England secured a 6-4 victory over France. Despite trailing 4-0 at halftime, France rallied with a strong second half led by Kylian Mbappe, who scored twice to reach a total of ten goals in the tournament. England's Bukayo Saka recorded a hat-trick, becoming only the fourth England player to do so in a World Cup match. Jude Bellingham added another goal late in the game to confirm England's best World Cup finish since 1966. The match's heightened stakes came just ahead of tonight's final between Argentina and Spain.

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By the Numbers

•England defeats France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place match.
•Kylian Mbappe scores twice, becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
•Bukayo Saka achieves his first national team hat-trick.
•Jude Bellingham sets a new record for England with seven tournament goals.
•Tonight, Argentina faces Spain in the World Cup final.

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The dust is beginning to settle on another dramatic World Cup campaign, but there are still plenty of records and farewell moments to keep an eye on.Last night’s third-place play-off between France ...
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