
England clinches third place in World Cup thriller
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.
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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.

England surged to a four-goal lead before France rallied, with Kylian Mbappé matching Gerd Müller's record, Michael Olise rewriting assist history, and Dayot Upamecano anchoring a defensive comeback.

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.

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.

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