Saka Hat-Trick Seals 6-4 England Win Over France in World Cup Third-Place Playoff
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, according to The Guardian. The result, reported on 18 July, confirmed England finished third at the tournament.
By Source Reporters Newsdesk
Sun, 19 July 2026 · 1 min read
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England beat France 6-4 in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff, according to The Guardian. The result, reported on 18 July, confirmed England finished third at the tournament.
Saka's three goals led an England attack that overpowered France in a high-scoring contest, The Guardian reported. France replied with four goals of their own, but England's output proved decisive in a match the outlet described as an "epic" encounter.
The victory gives England a podium finish at the 2026 finals, hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Guardian did not immediately detail the full scorer list or match venue beyond the 6-4 outcome.
The win caps England's campaign after their semi-final exit, while France, the 2022 runners-up, end the tournament in fourth place. Confirmation of individual goal times and the official match report is pending FIFA's post-match release.
**Global angle:** With the World Cup hosted in North America, the third-place outcome draws interest across Europe and African audiences tracking the tournament's European powers.
**Sources**
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