England outlasts France in thrilling World Cup Bronze Final
France and England agree on this: Neither team wanted to be playing on Saturday.
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7 sourcesBukayo Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Kylian Mbappé, France in wild World Cup third-place match
England defeats France 6-4 in the Bronze Final of the FIFA World Cup
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6 sourcesEngland beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Bukayo Saka’s hat trick lifts England past France in wild World Cup 3rd-place game
England beats France in high-flying — and historic — World Cup third-place match
England defeats France 6-4 in the Bronze Final of the FIFA World Cup
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9 articlesTen goal thriller: England beats France 6-4 to win World Cup’s third place play-off
Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final
England’s Bukayo Saka Scores Hat Trick in Win Over France for 3rd Place Finish at 2026 World Cup
Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff
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2 developments- Jul 17Disappointed France and England meet for third place in the World Cup
- Jul 18England beats France in wild World Cup 3rd-place game
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