England secured third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating France 6-4 in a spectacular bronze final at Miami Stadium. In a match packed with goals and late drama, Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help the Three Lions finish their campaign on a high.

England made a dream start when Declan Rice opened the scoring after only three minutes. Ezri Konsa doubled the advantage in the 18th minute before Saka struck twice—first in the 37th minute and again during first-half stoppage time—to give England a commanding 4-0 lead at the break.

France returned for the second half with renewed energy. Kylian Mbappé scored in the 48th minute, and Bradley Barcola added another six minutes later. Mbappé then completed his brace in the 66th minute, reducing the deficit to one goal and bringing France firmly back into the contest.

However, England survived the pressure and restored their two-goal cushion in the 87th minute. Saka found the net for the third time, completing a memorable hat-trick in one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament.

The drama continued deep into stoppage time. Ousmane Dembélé scored France’s fourth goal in the 96th minute, but Jude Bellingham responded just two minutes later to seal an extraordinary 6-4 victory for England.

With ten goals, a second-half French comeback and decisive performances from Saka and Bellingham, the bronze final delivered a fitting conclusion to both teams’ World Cup campaigns. England left Miami with the bronze medal, while France were forced to settle for fourth place after a brave but ultimately unsuccessful fightback.