England captain Harry Kane struck an upbeat note after the Three Lions closed their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a bronze medal, praising Bukayo Saka’s stunning hat-trick and thanking supporters following a remarkable 6-4 victory over France.
The third-place playoff at Miami Stadium on Saturday turned into a 10-goal spectacle, with England racing four goals clear before surviving a ferocious French comeback in a breathless second half.
For Kane, the dramatic victory offered England something to celebrate at the end of a demanding tournament. He singled out Saka, whose three goals proved decisive, before admitting it was finally time for the squad to switch off and recover.
“A positive way to end this World Cup. Congrats @BukayoSaka87 on a brilliant hat-trick! Thank you to everyone who has supported us here and at home. Time for a rest and a break,” Kane wrote on X.
