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Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- England defeated France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff, marking their best World Cup finish since 1966, despite both teams having higher hopes for the 2026 tournament.
- Kylian Mbappe became the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, surpassing Lionel Messi, after scoring twice in the match.
- England took an early 4-0 lead with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a Bukayo Saka hat-trick, while France mounted a late comeback but fell short.
- France coach Didier Deschamps, stepping down after 14 years, called the first half "catastrophic" but saw his team fight back before ultimately losing.
- The World Cup final will feature Argentina against Spain, following Argentina's victory over England in the semifinals and Spain's win against France.
