Bukayo Saka hat trick lifts England past France for 3rd place

by Reuters

Jul 19, 2026 - 1:59 pm GMT+3

England's forward Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with teammates midfielder Jude Bellingham (L) and defender Reece James during the 2026 World Cup football tournament third-place match between France and England at the Miami Stadium, Miami, U.S., July 18, 2026. (AFP Photo)

England's forward Bukayo Saka (C) celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with teammates midfielder Jude Bellingham (L) and defender Reece James during the 2026 World Cup football tournament third-place match between France and England at the Miami Stadium, Miami, U.S., July 18, 2026. (AFP Photo)

by Reuters Jul 19, 2026 1:59 pm

England defeats France 6-4 to finish third at the World Cup as Bukayo Saka scores a hat trick despite a late French comeback

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