England have beaten France 6-4 in the third place playoff of the ongoing World Cup.
The Three Lions started the game exceptionally scoring four goals in the first half, two from Bukayo Saka, and one each from Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa.
France mounted a spirited second-half comeback, with captain Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and providing an assist for Bradley Barcola to reduce the deficit, reports AFP.
England scored their fifth goal after Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka completed his hat trick after converting a penalty in the 87th minute.
Les Blues did not give up as they got another goal in extra time, with a goal by Ousmane Dembele before England’s Bellingham finished off the game with a cool finish.
Despite France’s defeat, Mbappé finished the tournament as the leading scorer with 10 goals, strengthening his claim for the Golden Boot. The France captain also became the FIFA World Cup’s all-time leading goalscorer. FIFAWorld Cup
England also completed their best ever World Cup finish, since winning it 1966.
Argentina will face Spain later today in the final of the 2026 World Cup.
