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Saka's hat trick lifts England past Mbappé and France 6-4 in wild World Cup third-place game
By Alanis Thames | The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 18, 2026
· 3 min read
Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career tournament scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.
It was the highest-sco...
Key takeaway It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982, and the 10 goals were the most in a third-place match.
Why this matters in Frisco News
Frisco soccer fans who gathered to watch the World Cup third-place game were treated to a thrilling match, with England's 6-4 win over France featuring a record number of goals. The high-scoring affair is likely to generate buzz among local soccer enthusiasts, particularly those who follow the English Premier League, which has a strong following in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The impressive performance by England's Bukayo Saka, who scored a hat trick, may also spark interest among fans of FC Dallas, the local Major League Soccer team, who will be eager to see how the team's own young players compare to international stars like Saka. As the World Cup comes to a close, Frisco residents can look forward to discussing the tournament's exciting conclusion with fellow fans at local sports bars and parks.
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Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? Bukayo Saka scored three goals to lead England to a 6-4 win over France for third place in the World Cup, while Kylian Mbappé surpassed Lionel Messi’s career tournament scoring record and took the lead in the Golden Boot race with a pair of second-half goals on Saturday.
It was the highest-sco...
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