Bukayo Saka penalty halts France fightback in World Cup third-place play-off | OneFootball

Bukayo Saka converted a penalty to put England 5-3 up in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off on Saturday, completing his hat-trick. L'Équipe notes that it checked France’s stirring revival.

France had trailed by four at half-time, then struck three in 18 minutes through a Kylian Mbappé brace and a Bradley Barcola finish to make it 3-4.

The spot-kick followed Malo Gusto’s tackle on Djed Spence, the Chelsea right-back bringing him down after being beaten inside the area. The foul was not in doubt.

Saka drove a low, angled shot across goal, with Mike Maignan diving the wrong way.

The winger’s penalty cooled French hopes and halted the comeback.

Source: L'Équipe