India, July 19 -- The FIFA World Cup third-place playoff between England and France delivered a thrilling spectacle, with the Three Lions prevailing 6-4 to claim the bronze medal after a goal-filled contest. The match also witnessed a historic milestone as Kylian Mbappe became the highest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup history. His second-half brace took his overall tally to 22 goals, moving him one clear of Lionel Messi's 21. Despite Mbappe's landmark achievement, it was Bukayo Saka who stole the spotlight with a brilliant hat-trick to inspire England to victory.

England looked in complete control after racing into a 4-0 lead before France staged a spirited fightback in the second half. Mbappe struck twice to spark hopes of an unlikely co...