England beat France 6-4 in World Cup third-place playoff

England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff in Miami, securing their best finish since winning the tournament in 1966. Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick for Thomas Tuchel's side in the high-scoring match. The victory places England third in the World Cup standings, a result that matters as it marks the team's highest placement in nearly six decades. The game took place on the specified date in Miami, with Saka's three goals leading the scoring. England had not reached such a high finish since their 1966 World Cup triumph. The team will now look ahead to future competitions, building on this achievement.