Saka hat-trick seals 6-4 England win over France in epic World Cup third-place playoff

England finished third at the World Cup following a 6-4 victory against France. Despite leading 4-0 at half-time, France fought back to 5-4. Bukayo Saka secured a hat-trick from the penalty spot, and substitute Jude Bellingham scored to finalise the result. This high-scoring encounter prioritised attack over defence after both teams exited the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Thomas Tuchel has addressed the reduced role of the Arsenal star, Bukayo Saka, following his World Cup performance.