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Saka’s hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk ALANIS THAMES , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 19, 2026
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Key takeaway This match was notable for being the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982.
A thrilling World Cup match took place between England and France. The game, which was expected to be an afterthought, ended with England winning 6-4. Bukayo Saka scored three goals for England, leading the team to victory.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice in the second half, surpassing Lionel Messi's record for World Cup goals. This match was notable for being the highest-scoring World Cup game since 1982. Further details about the match are available from the source.
The game was a precursor to the highly anticipated final, where Lionel Messi and Argentina were set to defend their title.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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