New Delhi: The 2026 FIFA World Cup third-place final between England and France entered the record books on Saturday as the two teams played out a thrilling 10-goal battle.This was the first time in 64 years that both teams scored four or more goals in a World Cup match, since the Soviet Union drew 4-4 with Colombia in 1962. This is also the most goals scored in a World Cup since Hungary defeated El Salvador 10-1 in 1982. At the same time, these 10 goals are also the most goals scored in a World Cup third-place play-off game.In the end, England defeated France 6-4 and won the bronze medal.
Saka leads England in control of game
Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick to help England win. He scored in the 37th minute, first-half stoppage time and penalty kick in the 87th minute to score his second hat-trick for the national team.Declan Rice opened the scoring and Ezri Konsa doubled England’s lead to give the Three Lions a 4-0 lead at half-time.Jude Bellingham scored the final goal in the eighth minute of second-half stoppage time, taking his tally to seven for the tournament.The bronze medal was England’s second-best result at the World Championships fifa world cup After lifting the trophy in 1966.
Mbappe breaks Messi’s World Cup scoring record
France launched a strong counterattack in the second half Kylian Mbappe Scored twice, Bradley Bakla and Ousmane Dembélé also scored.Mbappe’s brace took his career tally at the World Cup to 22, surpassing Lionel Messi’s record of 21 goals.The France captain also tops the Golden Boot standings with 10 goals, two ahead of Messi, who will have another chance to add to his tally when Argentina face Spain in Sunday’s final.
