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Saka Hat-Trick Seals Thrilling 6-4 England Win Over France
19 Jul
Summary
- Bukayo Saka scored three goals, including a penalty, in England's victory.
- England built a commanding 4-0 lead by halftime against France.
- Jude Bellingham scored the final goal to secure England's win.
Bukayo Saka netted a hat-trick to lead England to a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the World Cup third-place play-off. England established a commanding 4-0 lead by halftime, with Declan Rice opening the scoring early, followed by goals from Ezri Konsa and two from Saka. France, known for their strong defense, conceded four goals in the first half.
France mounted a significant comeback in the second half, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to narrow the deficit. However, Saka completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot late in the match. Jude Bellingham scored with the final kick of the game to secure England's win. Both teams were competing for third place after losing their respective semi-final matches.
