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England claims best World Cup finish outside home soil

ByKehinde-Hassan Afolabi

Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick inspired England to a thrilling 6-4 victory over France, securing third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and their best tournament finish since lifting the trophy in 1966.

England secured the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place playoff in Miami, sealing their best finish outside home soil.

Bukayo Saka starred with a hat-trick, while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also found the net to cap England’s best World Cup finish since their 1966 triumph.

France mounted a spirited comeback through Kylian Mbappé, who scored twice to become the tournament’s leading scorer and the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals.

The 10-goal spectacle set a record for the highest-scoring World Cup third-place match, with fans and pundits hailing it as one of the tournament’s most entertaining contests.

Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi is a football journalist whose deep tactical understanding of the game makes him a standout, captivating audiences across print, audio, and video. His poetic background brings a unique rhythm and depth to his work, seamlessly transforming analysis into artistry. With a knack for narration and research, he captures the drama of the game beyond tactics and statistics, making each piece of his; a compelling blend of insight and storytelling.

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