France v England LIVE: World Cup 2026 bronze final score and latest updates
England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off match held in Miami. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help England secure the win after nearly squandering a four-goal lead.
Why it matters
This match marked the conclusion of the 2026 World Cup third-place competition and served as the final game for long-time French coach Didier Deschamps.
France 4-6 England: The Three Lions roared into a 4-0 half-time lead before Les Bleus fought back to within a goal but Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick helped them cling on for the most extraordinary victory
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