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England Beat France to Win World Cup Bronze

England defeated France 6-4 in the FIFA World Cup third-place match in Miami to secure the bronze medal ahead of the Argentina-Spain final.

England secured the bronze medal at the FIFA World Cup, defeating France 6-4 in the third-place playoff match held in Miami.

The English squad established a commanding lead before halftime, with goals contributed by Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa, alongside a brace from Bukayo Saka in the initial half.

Following the break, France managed to reduce the deficit through strikes from Kylian Mbappe, Bradley Barcola, and a second goal from Mbappe. Nevertheless, England held firm to clinch the victory.

Saka completed his hat-trick late in the game, while Jude Bellingham netted England's sixth goal during stoppage time. Ousmane Dembele also found the back of the net for France in the closing minutes.

The World Cup final is

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