England secured third place in the World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in a chaotic third-place playoff on Saturday. A hat-trick from Bukayo Saka helped the Three Lions survive a dramatic second-half comeback to achieve their best tournament finish since 1966.
Despite the loss, France's Kylian Mbappé scored twice to become the all-time leading World Cup goalscorer. With 22 career goals, Mbappé moved past Lionel Messi on the tournament's all-time scoring list and strengthened his lead in the Golden Boot race.
The 10-goal spectacle shattered several World Cup records, including Michael Olise matching Lionel Messi's all-time assist record. The match also marked the final game for French manager Didier Deschamps. Meanwhile, Spain and Argentina look toward the final, with Spain hoping to add another star to their jersey and Argentina seeking back-to-back victories.