
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.

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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.

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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.

Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s tally during a high‑scoring third‑place match, while both players look ahead to an upcoming final.

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.

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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 defeated France 6-4 in a dramatic World Cup third-place match, ending a tournament marked by semi-final heartbreak for both sides.

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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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In a dramatic finish to the World Cup third‑place match, Kylian Mbappé’s brace not only secured victory over England but also reshaped the all‑time scoring rankings, pushing the French star ahead of Lionel Messi.

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