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Saka scores hat-trick in England's World Cup win over France

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 9:52 AM

Last updated Jul 19, 2026

Saka scores hat-trick in England's World Cup win over France

Summary

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to lead England to a 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday evening in Miami. Saka's performance came after being left out of the semi-final against Argentina, where England lost 2-1 despite a promising start. He quickly made his mark against France, scoring twice in the first half and completing his treble with a penalty. The match showcased Saka's key role in England's campaign, helping the team finish third, their best result since 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel faced scrutiny for not including Saka in the prior match, but praised his contributions afterwards.

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By the Numbers

•Saka's hat-trick brings England's total to 6 goals against France
•England finishes third in World Cup, best since 1966
•Tuchel praised Saka following his outstanding performance
•Saka's absence in semi-final against Argentina sparked debate
•Match took place on July 19 in Miami

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Bukayo Saka’s World Cup hat-trick against France reignited the selection debate and Thomas Tuchel’s decision to leave him out of the semi-final.
— BBC Football

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