Despite the disappointment of missing out on the final, both sides had plenty to play for in the third-place match.

The Three Lions go into battle against France for third place at the World Cup at Miami Stadium. Join John Brewin

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England led 4-0 at half-time lead but needed a late Bukayo Saka penalty and a Jude Bellingham breakaway to see off France 6-4 after Kylian Mbappé’s double

England clinched third place at the World Cup with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in Miami, with Jude Bellingham's brilliant late strike sealing the win. The Three Lions'…

England beat France 6-4 in a high-scoring World Cup third-place playoff thanks to a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka while Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in the tournament's…

MIAMI, July 18 : England claimed third place at the World Cup by beating France 6-4 on Saturday, while Les Bleus' captain Kylian Mbappe became the tournament's all-time top scorer…

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England beat France 6-4 to claim bronze at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their best finish in 60 years. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in the thriller.

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Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France to hit World Cup record, but England win 6-4 in third-place playoff final.

It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.

Despite Kylian Mbappe's landmark achievement, it was Bukayo Saka who stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick to inspire England to victory. | Football News

The bronze-medal clash at Miami Stadium produced one of the most entertaining matches in World Cup history, with both teams combining for 10 goals in an end-to-end contest

FRANCE 4-6 ENGLAND: Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help ensure the Three Lions record their best finish at a World Cup finals since winning the tournament back in 1966

MIAMI, July 18 : England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place for their best World Cup finish…

MIAMI, July 18 : Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England held off a stunning France fightback to claim a 6-4 victory in a madcap Miami thriller on Saturday, securing third place…

The Three Lions secured their best World Cup finish since 1966.

England secured their best World Cup finish since 1966, defeating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place playoff, with Bukayo Saka netting a sensational hat-trick.

Despite the disappointment of missing out on the final, both sides had plenty to play for in the third-place match.