In a stunning FIFA World Cup third-place playoff at Miami Stadium, England secured their best finish since 1966 with a 6-4 victory over France.Bukayo Saka delivered a masterclass with a breathtaking hat-trick, while Kylian Mbappé etched his name in history by surpassing Lionel Messi as the top scorer.

The match, which saw 10 goals scored, was a rollercoaster of action, with England dominating the first half before France staged a remarkable comeback.Saka's three goals gave England a commanding 4-0 lead at halftime, but Mbappé's brace in the second half kept hopes alive for France.Despite the French captain's efforts, England's resilience shone through as Saka completed his treble and Jude Bellingham added a late goal.

The win was a cathartic response to their semi-final loss to Argentina, while France's defeat overshadowed Mbappé's record-breaking achievement.