Saka Hat-Trick Powers England to Bronze in 10-Goal Thriller Against France

England beat France 6–4 at Miami Stadium to secure third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 — their best finish since lifting the trophy in 1966. Declan Rice rifled home from outside the box after three minutes, Ezri Konsa headed in Rice's corner on 18, and Bukayo Saka struck twice before half-time as Thomas Tuchel's side raced into a 4–0 lead in Didier Deschamps' final match in charge of Les Bleus.

Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added another as France clawed the deficit back to 4–3 by the 66th minute, with Michael Olise assisting both Mbappé goals. Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot on 87 minutes after Malo Gusto fouled Djed Spence, Ousmane Dembélé pulled one back in the sixth minute of stoppage time, and substitute Jude Bellingham dribbled through to seal a sixth in the eighth. England finished with 54% possession, 19 shots and 11 on target to France's 19 and nine in front of 64,478 fans.

England end the tournament on the podium while France finish fourth on Deschamps' farewell after 14 years as coach. Mbappé's brace took him to 22 career World Cup goals — past Lionel Messi's all-time record — though Lionel Messi can still reclaim the adidas Golden Boot in Sunday's final against Spain at New York New Jersey Stadium.