England signed off their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign in spectacular fashion, defeating France 6-4 in an unforgettable third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to secure the bronze medal.

The 10-goal thriller became the highest-scoring third-place match in World Cup history, with Thomas Tuchel’s side producing an attacking masterclass before surviving a spirited French comeback.

Bukayo Saka was the star of the show, netting a brilliant hat-trick as England stormed into a commanding 4-0 lead before halftime. Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice also found the net, while England’s relentless pressing overwhelmed Didier Deschamps’ side during a breathtaking opening 45 minutes.

France refused to surrender, with Kylian Mbappé leading the charge as Les Bleus clawed their way back into the contest. Mbappé struck twice to keep French hopes alive, helping reduce the deficit to just one goal during a remarkable second-half fightback. However, England regained their composure late on, with Bellingham adding a stoppage-time goal to seal an emphatic victory and spark jubilant celebrations.