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England Beats France 6-4, Saka Hat-Trick Secures Bronze

7/19/2026

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England beat France 6-4 on July 18, 2026 to claim third place.
Bukayo Saka netted a hat-trick while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also scored.
Harry Kane and Bellingham each had six tournament goals, with Bellingham finishing with seven.
Declan Rice called the bronze medal an achievement and a major trophy felt “close”.
Assistant coach Anthony Barry praised the “broken-heart” performance despite criticism of Thomas Tuchel.

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England beat France 6-4 on July 18, 2026 to claim third place.
Bukayo Saka netted a hat-trick while Declan Rice, Ezri Konsa and Jude Bellingham also scored.
Harry Kane and Bellingham each had six tournament goals, with Bellingham finishing with seven.
Declan Rice called the bronze medal an achievement and a major trophy felt “close”.
Assistant coach Anthony Barry praised the “broken-heart” performance despite criticism of Thomas Tuchel.