B. Saka opened up about not competing in the World Championship semifinals.

2026-07-19 13:06 © scanpix

The England team defeated the French in the bronze match of the World Cup, with a score of 6:4.

After the match, England's right-back Bukayo Saka revealed Jude Bellingham's message to him about the little playing time he had in this tournament:

"J. Bellingham told me: go and score a hat-trick.”

"Of course, it would have been nice to play more time in the World Cup... But now it is too late.

I tried to speak on the pitch, and now that’s all.”

Bukayo Saka scored three goals in the match against France.

B. Saka played seven matches in this tournament, scored three goals, and provided just as many assists.