England edges France 6-4 in wild third-place match, fueled by Saka's hat-trick
England beat France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller for third place, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick. It's England's best men's World Cup finish since winning in 1966.
In a stunning offensive showcase, Bukayo Saka bagged three goals as England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place play-off. The match, which featured 10 goals, saw England rally from an early deficit to secure their highest placement in a men's World Cup since 1966, when they were champions. Marcus Rashford and Jude Bellingham also found the net, while Kylian Mbappé scored a brace for France, though it wasn't enough to overcome England's relentless attack.
📊 Odds Impact Analysis
This strong performance may slightly boost England's 2026 WC odds as they show depth and resilience, but their odds remain behind top contenders like Brazil and France.