Saka nets hat-trick as England defeats France for bronze at World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in England's 6-4 victory over France in the bronze-medal match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Miami on July 15. This match followed England's semi-final exit against Argentina, where emotions ran high after the loss. Saka acknowledged the team's pain but emphasized their determination to learn from the defeat, highlighting that the experience would serve as motivation for future tournaments. Despite the heartbreak of the earlier match, England secured their best World Cup finish since 1966 by claiming third place.
- •Saka scored a hat-trick in the bronze-medal match against France.
- •England won 6-4, marking their best World Cup finish since 1966.
- •The match took place on July 15 in Miami after their semi-final defeat.
- •Saka spoke about using their pain as motivation for future tournaments.
- •This victory is an achievement for England to build on moving forward.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — Saka says painful World Cup exit will fuel England for next challenge
"Bukayo Saka says the “pain” of their World Cup semi-final defeat will fuel England as they attempt to finally end the nation’s long wait for a trophy. The Arsenal winger scored a stunning hat-trick in Saturday night’s remarkable 6-4 bronze-medal match victory over France in Miami which ensured he and his team-mates will return home with something tangible to show for their hard work.
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