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Bukayo Saka

Arsenal forward who scored a hat-trick for England in the 2026 World Cup third-place playoff against France.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in an entertaining 6-4 win in the heat of Miami while France's Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history by netting twice.

    Tuchel: England took first step towards elite nations with France win
  3. Citizen Digital

    Saka notched two more goals to put England 4-0 ahead at half-time. An angry Deschamps described the first-half performance as "catastrophic" and bolstered his line-up at the break with a clutch of first-choice players.

    England finish third as Spain and Argentina brace for World Cup final
  4. The Standard

    Bukayo Saka grabbed a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham became the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup in a breathless match.

    England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match
  5. The Standard

    Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at the break for the ineffective Noni Madueke and Declan Rice -- the Arsenal midfielder had been suffering with illness earlier in the week.

    Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
  6. Citizen Digital

    Tuchel introduced Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze at the break for the ineffective Noni Madueke and Declan Rice -- the Arsenal midfielder had been suffering with illness earlier in the week.

    Bellingham heroics edge England past Norway and into World Cup semis
  7. Citizen Digital

    Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly By AFP July 10, 2026 05:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter England's forward Bukayo Saka (L) and defender Nico O'Reilly arrive to speak to

    Silencing World Cup hotshot Haaland vital, says England's O'Reilly
  8. Citizen Digital

    "We've been here a few times," said England winger Bukayo Saka. "But the best team on the day is going to be the team that wins, so we're aware of that and that's where our focus is." Bellingham and Kane have been as pivotal to England's progress as Haaland for Norway.

    England chase World Cup glory as Haaland allows Norway to dream
  9. Citizen Digital

    Odegaard, who also captains Arsenal, ‌will face his fellow Premier League-winning teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England at the Miami Stadium on Saturday.

    Odegaard relishes Arsenal reunion as Norway eye England upset at World Cup
  10. The Standard

    Subscribe to our newsletterAnthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka also started out wide and both made telling contributions.Saka's cross picked out Bellingham to power in a header for the first goal Mexico had conceded in five World Cup games.

    Bellingham powers 10-man England past Mexico, into World Cup quarters
  11. Citizen Digital

    Bukayo Saka, Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze were sent on by Tuchel in search of an equaliser.

    Kane rescues England from DR Congo calamity to reach World Cup last 16

Sunday 19 July

  1. England beats France 6-4 in third-place World Cup finish

    England coach Thomas Tuchel said his team took a step toward elite nations after edging France 6-4 in a 10-goal thriller to finish third at the 2026 World Cup. Arsenal forward Bukayo Saka scored a hat-trick in Miami, while France's Kylian Mbappe netted twice to become the leading scorer in World Cup history.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England beats France 6-4 for World Cup third place

    England defeated France 6-4 in the 2026 World Cup third-place match in Miami on Saturday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring his 22nd goal of the tournament to become the all-time leading scorer. Argentina and Spain advance to the World Cup final in New Jersey on Sunday.

    19 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. England beat France 6-4 in World Cup bronze playoff

    England defeated France 6-4 in the World Cup third-place playoff on Saturday, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham becoming the first English player to score seven goals at a single World Cup. Kylian Mbappe became the leading scorer in World Cup history during the match.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 12 July

  1. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.

    12 July 2026 · The Standard

  2. Bellingham scores twice as England beats Norway in World Cup quarters

    Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra-time in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, advancing to the semi-finals. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup before Bellingham equalised just before half-time, with a Norway goal later disallowed after a VAR review.

    12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. England's O'Reilly says silencing Haaland vital in World Cup quarter-final

    Manchester City defender Nico O'Reilly said keeping Erling Haaland quiet would be "huge" ahead of England's 2026 World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday in Miami. Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament to lead his team into the quarter-finals for the first time.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. England face Norway and Haaland in World Cup quarter-final

    England advance to the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami against Norway, led by scoring machine Erling Haaland, who has seven goals in four World Cup appearances. England, featuring Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, are favoured to reach the semi-finals despite defensive vulnerabilities.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 9 July

  1. Norway captain Odegaard prepares for England World Cup quarter-final

    Norway captain Martin Odegaard will face his Arsenal teammates Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze when Norway play England in a World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium on Saturday. Odegaard said he has kept banter with them to a minimum during the tournament, focusing instead on the task ahead.

    9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 6 July

  1. Bellingham's double helps England beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca

    Jude Bellingham scored twice as 10-man England defeated Mexico 3-2 at the Estadio Azteca in a World Cup round-of-16 match on Sunday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Harry Kane also scored from the penalty spot as England kept their quest for a first major tournament win in 60 years alive.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 1 July

  1. Kane's late goals send England past DR Congo into World Cup last 16

    Harry Kane scored two late goals to rescue England from a 2-1 defeat against the Democratic Republic of Congo in a Round of 32 match in Atlanta, securing their place in the World Cup last 16. England will face co-hosts Mexico in the next round on Sunday.

    1 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 28 June

  1. England beats Panama 2-0 to win World Cup Group L

    Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored in the second half as England defeated Panama 2-0 at MetLife Stadium, securing top place in Group L and advancing to the last 32. Kane's goal was his third of the tournament, moving him to 11 World Cup goals for England.

    28 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. England draw 0-0 with Ghana in World Cup group match

    England were held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana in a World Cup match, leaving them with work to do as they bid to progress as Group L winners. Despite dominating possession with 19 shots to Ghana's two, England failed to score, with late attempts from Nico O'Reilly and Harry Kane hitting the woodwork.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles by defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest, with Eberechi Eze and Gabriel missing from the spot. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years.

    30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. PSG retains Champions League title, beats Arsenal on penalties

    Paris Saint-Germain won back-to-back Champions League titles, defeating Arsenal 4-3 on penalties following a 1-1 draw after extra time in Budapest. PSG became only the second team besides Real Madrid to win the competition in consecutive years in the Champions League era.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 29 May

  1. Kvaratskhelia and Saka set for Champions League final duel

    Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain face off in the Champions League final in Budapest, with the match potentially decided by the performances of their star wingers—Bukayo Saka for Arsenal and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for PSG, who has scored 10 goals in the competition including seven in the knockout phase.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Arsenal seek Champions League title from PSG in Budapest

    Arsenal aim to win the Champions League by defeating defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, who are chasing back-to-back titles in Budapest on Saturday under coach Luis Enrique.

    29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saka celebrates Arsenal's first Premier League title since 2004

    Arsenal secured their first Premier League title in more than two decades after Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth gave the Gunners an unassailable four-point lead. Bukayo Saka said critics were "not laughing at us anymore" as players and supporters gathered to celebrate the achievement.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years

    Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years on May 19, 2026, after Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw by Bournemouth. Players and thousands of fans celebrated at Emirates Stadium, with some lighting fireworks and flares.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Arsenal wins Premier League title after 22-year drought

    Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions after Manchester City drew 1-1 with Bournemouth, ending a 22-year wait and securing the title with one game remaining. The article examines key factors in the Gunners' triumph under Mikel Arteta, including goalkeeper David Raya's clean-sheet record.

    20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Arsenal moves five points clear after beating relegated Burnley

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League, putting them on the brink of ending a 22-year wait for the title. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fail to win at Bournemouth, or they could secure it with a victory at Crystal Palace on Sunday.

    19 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Arsenal edges toward Premier League title with Burnley win

    Arsenal beat Burnley 1-0 to open a five-point lead at the top of the Premier League and move within one win of their first title in 22 years. Kai Havertz scored the goal, and Arsenal could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday if Manchester City fails to win at Bournemouth.

    19 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Arsenal reaches Champions League final for first time in 20 years

    Arsenal defeated Atletico Madrid 2–1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League final for the first time since 2006, with manager Mikel Arteta urging the team to use the momentum to pursue a double of the Premier League title and European crown.

    6 May 2026 · The Standard

  2. Saka fires Arsenal to first Champions League final in 20 years

    Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after Bukayo Saka scored in a 1-0 second-leg win over Atletico Madrid on May 5, 2026, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory. The Gunners will face Paris Saint-Germain or Bayern Munich in the final in Budapest on May 30.

    6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Arsenal leads Premier League after Manchester City draws

    Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.

    5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Saka returns from injury as Arsenal face Atletico Madrid

    Bukayo Saka has returned from an Achilles injury, scoring and assisting in a 3-0 win over Fulham to help Arsenal prepare for a Champions League semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid, with the tie level at 1-1 after the first leg.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

  3. Arsenal face Atletico Madrid in Champions League semi-final decider

    Arsenal host Atletico Madrid in a UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg with the tie level at 1-1 after last week's first leg in Madrid. The winner on the night will secure a place in the final, with extra time and penalties to decide the outcome if needed.

    5 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 4 May

  1. Saka injury return lifts Arsenal attack ahead of Atletico

    Bukayo Saka's return from an achilles injury has revived Arsenal's attack in time for their Champions League semi-final against Atletico Madrid; Saka scored and assisted in a 3-0 Premier League win over Fulham on Saturday, Arsenal's first three-goal game in 16 matches.

    4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 3 May

  1. Arsenal beats Fulham 3-0, moves six points clear

    Arsenal defeated Fulham 3-0 at Emirates Stadium, extending their lead over Manchester City to six points in the Premier League title race. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal are "peaking at the right time" with three league matches remaining.

    3 May 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 2 May

  1. Arsenal manager warns City title race not over

    Arsenal beat Fulham 3-0 to move six points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League title race. Manager Mikel Arteta said Arsenal aren't finished and have three league matches remaining.

    2 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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