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Bukayo Saka Scores Twice as England Edge France in World Cup Third-Place Thriller
Bukayo Saka Scores Twice as England Edge France in World Cup Third-Place Thriller
Bukayo Saka delivered a standout performance by scoring twice as England secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over France in the 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday.
England stormed into a 4-0 first-half lead with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a brilliant brace from Saka. France mounted a spirited comeback after the break, with Kylian Mbapp茅 scoring twice and Bradley Barcola adding another, but England held on to claim third place.
Saka’s clinical finishing and attacking threat earned him widespread praise, capping off an impressive display as England finished their World Cup campaign on a high.