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SportsPublished: 19 July 2026 at 03:36

England beats France 6:4 in World Cup third-place match; Mbappe sets record

England defeated France 6:4 in the World Cup third-place match, with ten goals scored. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappe set a new tournament record.

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In a thrilling encounter for third place at the World Cup, England emerged victorious over France with a 6:4 scoreline. The match, played in Miami, turned into a spectacle with ten goals and two contrasting halves. England's Bukayo Saka recorded a hat-trick, while France's Kylian Mbappe set a new World Cup record – the exact nature of the record is not specified in reports, but it is highlighted as a historic achievement. The game also marked the farewell of French head coach Didier Deschamps after his long tenure. Although many pre-match commentators dismissed the third-place playoff as unnecessary, the match itself delivered an unpredictable thriller, described as a football wrestling match full of excitement. England's 6:4 victory reflected the chaotic and entertaining nature of the contest, with both teams playing open, attacking football without much concern for defense. Saka's hat-trick proved decisive, but other players also contributed to the goal fest. France, despite Mbappe's record, could not withstand England's pressure and finished fourth. This match will be remembered as one of the most high-scoring and entertaining games in World Cup history.

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