England beats France 6-4 in World Cup third place; Saka hat‑trick, Mbappé sets record

On July 19, 2026, England faced France in the World Cup third‑place showdown and emerged victorious with a 6-4 scoreline. Bukayo Saka opened the scoring in the 37th minute and later completed his hat‑trick with a penalty in the 87th minute, delivering a standout performance.

Kylian Mbappé responded with a brace, overtaking Lionel Messi's World Cup goal record in the process. The match set a new benchmark for third‑place fixtures, featuring ten goals and thrilling moments for fans worldwide.