
England clinches third place with historic win over France
England finished third in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's record‑breaking performance and a hat‑trick from Bukayo Saka.
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England finished third in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, highlighted by Kylian Mbappe's record‑breaking performance and a hat‑trick from Bukayo Saka.

England edged France 6-4 in a high-scoring third-place match, with Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe’s 22nd goal of the tournament headline the action.

In a high‑scoring clash in Miami, England secured third place with a 6‑4 win, while Kylian Mbappe cemented his status as the tournament’s all‑time leading scorer.

A 6‑4 victory over France in Miami saw Bukayo Saka net a hat‑trick, Kylian Mbappe add two goals and finish with 22 for the tournament, while Didier Deschamps oversaw his last match in charge.

A dramatic third-place showdown in Miami saw England outgun France 6-4, highlighted by Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick and Kylian Mbappé’s record-breaking tally.

England secured third place in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France, a match that saw Bukayo Saka net a hat-trick and Kylian Mbappe become the tournament's all‑time leading scorer.

A high‑scoring encounter in the United States saw England edge past France 6‑4, with Mbappé breaking records and Deschamps bidding farewell to the national team.

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England defeated France 6-4 in a high-scoring third-place match, with Saka netting a hat-trick and Bellingham sealing the win. Mbappe became the all-time leading World Cup scorer, and both coaches reflected on the historic night.

In a high‑scoring third‑place playoff in Miami, England surged past France 6‑4, securing their best World Cup finish since 1966. The match featured a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka, a late winner from Jude Bellingham and a historic goal from Kylian Mbappe, who now tops the tournament's all‑time scoring list.

In a high‑scoring third‑place playoff in Miami, England defeated France 6-4, with Bukayo Saka completing a hat‑trick and Jude Bellingham sealing the win. Kylian Mbappé’s brace elevated him to the all‑time World Cup scoring lead.

In a stunning encounter in Miami, England surged to a 6‑4 victory over France, with Saka netting a hat-trick and Mbappe extending his all‑time World Cup scoring record.

France and England played out a 6‑4 thriller in Miami, with Mbappé's performance cementing his Golden Boot lead and setting up a decisive final for Messi.

England clinched third place in the World Cup with a 6‑4 win over France, highlighted by Saka’s hat‑trick and Mbappé’s milestone.

Kylian Mbappé's brace propels him past Lionel Messi in career World Cup goals, while England clinches a 6‑4 win over France in a dramatic third‑place match.

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