England defeated France 6-4 in chaotic, historic 2026 FIFA World Cup Bronze Final match

MIAMI: Third place was achieved by England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup through their exciting 6-4 win against France in the bronze medal game at Miami Stadium on Saturday.

This ten-goal thriller turned out to be not only one of the most entertaining matches in World Cup history but also one of the highest scoring in many decades as England came from behind to win the bronze medal after France mounted a fierce comeback.

Bukayo Saka stole the show, as he scored his second career hat-trick and first in the knockout stage of a World Cup after decades of waiting for an England player to do so.

England secured a massive 4-0 lead during the first half, putting France in a difficult position. Nevertheless, the French side staged a commendable fightback by scoring four goals in the second half and almost staging a comeback to snatch victory in one of the biggest fights of the World Cup.

As soon as France drew closer, Saka secured a hat-trick to ensure the English team's lead once again and finally Jude Bellingham scored the last goal and ensured victory for the Three Lions in the third-place playoff of the World Cup.

In addition to that, the game was recorded as one of the most spectacular matches in the history of the World Cup as both teams managed to score ten goals, surpassing all the previous games of the tournament in terms of goals and making the third-place playoff one of the best games at the World Cup of 2026.

The victory in the game earned England the bronze medal as the Three Lions were defeated by Argentina in the semifinals, while France took fourth place losing against Spain in the semi-final stage.

Although neither side lifted the trophy, the third-place playoff delivered one of the greatest spectacles of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Saka's memorable hat-trick and the record-breaking scoreline ensuring the match will be remembered long after the tournament concludes.