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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
Summary by The Miami Editorial Desk Litzy Grijalba , as published by WSVN 7 News
· July 18, 2026
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Key points This marks the most goals in a third-place match and the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982. A high-scoring World Cup game took place, with England beating France 6-4 to secure third place.
A high-scoring World Cup game took place, with England beating France 6-4 to secure third place. Bukayo Saka led England with three goals, including one on a penalty. England built a significant lead by halftime, with goals from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa contributing to their strong start.
The game was notable for its high score, with a total of 10 goals. This marks the most goals in a third-place match and the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982. Further details about the game are available from the source, including additional information about the teams and players involved.
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Category: sports Published: July 18, 2026 Source: WSVN 7 News Reading time: 1 min
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