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Wild Third-Place Match: England Wins 5-4 Thriller
19 Jul
Summary
- England secured a thrilling 5-4 victory in a high-scoring match.
- Kylian Mbappe surpassed Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race.
- Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick, including a crucial penalty.
England secured a thrilling 5-4 victory against France in a high-scoring third-place World Cup match played on Saturday. The game, held at Miami Stadium, saw England build a formidable 4-0 lead by halftime, with goals from Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa, and a brace from Bukayo Saka. France mounted a significant comeback in the second half, fueled by Kylian Mbappe's brace.
Mbappe's goals not only put him ahead of Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot standings but also positioned him atop the all-time World Cup goals list. Despite France's efforts to equalize, Bukayo Saka's penalty in the closing stages and a late strike from Jude Bellingham secured England's win. This match set a new record for the most goals scored in a World Cup game, surpassing the 1958 clash between France and West Germany.
This victory marked England's best World Cup finish since their 1966 triumph. The tournament's final match is scheduled for Sunday afternoon between Spain and Argentina in New York-New Jersey.
