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England’s High-Scoring Third-Place Victory Over France in World Cup

England clinches third place in the World Cup with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France, powered by Bukayo Saka's hat-trick. Read the latest updates.

Editorial Desk

July 19, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — City, Country — In a thrilling high-scoring match, England secured third place in the World Cup with a 6-4 victory over France. Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick was the highlight of the game, showcasing the team’s offensive prowess despite their earlier semi-final defeat.

The match, which saw a combined ten goals, was a showcase of attacking football. England’s performance, led by Saka, demonstrated the potential that might have taken them further in the tournament. Thomas Tuchel’s tactical decisions — and player selections were on full display as England fought for pride and position.

Despite the win, the lingering disappointment of the semi-final loss remained palpable. England’s journey in the tournament ended short of the final, but this match provided a glimpse of what could have been. The team’s resilience — and Saka’s individual brilliance offered a silver lining to an otherwise disappointing campaign.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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