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England beat France 6-4 to finish third at World Cup
The Guardian··19 Jul
England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick. The result is England's best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966. Manager Thomas Tuchel oversaw the bronze-medal match after the semi-final exit. The Guardian published a gallery of the best images from the high-scoring contest.
Prism
What It Means For You
- England fans can mark a podium finish for the first time since 1966.
- Saka's hat-trick becomes a highlight reel moment from the Miami playoff.
- France's fourth place closes their campaign one step short of the podium.
What's Happening
- England beat France 6-4 in the third-place playoff in Miami.
- Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick under manager Thomas Tuchel.
- The Guardian collected the best images from the match.
England's Long Wait for a Podium
- 1966 remains England's only World Cup title and previous best finish.
- Third-place matches are often dismissed, but this scoreline made history visible.
- Tuchel's tenure will be judged against both the bronze and the semi-final exit.
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