India, July 19 -- England secured third place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a dramatic 6-4 victory over France in Miami, where Bukayo Saka produced a brilliant hat-trick, and Kylian Mbappe became the competition's all-time leading goal-scorer.

The bronze-medal contest delivered an extraordinary spectacle, with England dominating the opening half before surviving a spirited French comeback.

Jude Bellingham's stoppage-time goal finally sealed victory after France had threatened an unlikely recovery.

Thomas Tuchel's side made an explosive start, taking the lead after just 134 seconds.

Declan Rice fired home from outside the penalty area to register England's second-fastest goal in FIFA World Cup history, behind only Bryan Robson's 28-s...