World Cup Ends with History and Change | Europe News

England stunned France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place World Cup playoff, with Bukayo Saka lighting up the pitch with a hat-trick — marking England’s best finish since 1966. Despite the loss, Kylian Mbappé etched his name in history, scoring twice to surpass Messi as the all-time World Cup top scorer with 22 goals. The match also signaled the end of Didier Deschamps’ 14-year reign as France’s coach, setting the stage for a new era. Meanwhile, wildfires in Canada cast a shadow over the tournament, highlighting how global events are increasingly intertwined with environmental challenges — proving this World Cup was more than just football. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40b965ec60406867