England ended their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 6-4 victory over France to secure third place. The match, played on July 18, 2026, saw Arsenal's Bukayo Saka score a hat-trick, while captain Harry Kane also contributed to the win.
According to official match reports, Saka's performance was pivotal, with his three goals helping England overcome a strong French side. The match featured a total of 10 goals, making it one of the highest-scoring games in World Cup history.
This result marked England's best finish since winning the tournament in 1966, though they fell short of the final after a semifinal loss to Argentina. France, the defending champions, were eliminated in the semifinals by Germany.
