A historic evening for French talisman Kylian Mbappé ended in bittersweet heartbreak as England clinched a wild 6-4 victory in an astonishing, high-scoring third-place playoff at the Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday night. While Mbappé cemented his status as a footballing immortal by becoming the all-time top scorer in World Cup history with 22 goals, it was a sensational hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and a late Jude Bellingham solo masterclass that earned England the bronze medal.

Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick as England beat France 5-3 in the World Cup 2026 third-place match, joining Geoff Hurst in the history books.

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…

Analysing the major talking points from a breathtaking World Cup third-placed play-off in Miami

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

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

England beat France 6-4 in a chaotic World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday (Jul 18) as Kylian Mbappe became the highest scorer in the tournament's history.Both teams had…

A historic evening for French talisman Kylian Mbappé ended in bittersweet heartbreak as England clinched a wild 6-4 victory in an astonishing, high-scoring third-place playoff at…

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, and the 10 goals were the most in a third-place match.

Kylian Mbappe scores twice to take lead in race for golden boot and become highest scorer in tournament history. Saka bags hat-trick.

A brace by France’s Kylian Mbappé in the 48th and 66th minutes made him the provisional top scorer of the 2026 World Cup.

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

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s…

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 : 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…