Saka nets hat-trick as England defeats France for bronze at World Cup

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.

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