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Bukayo Saka scores 300th goal of the 2026 World Cup
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Bukayo Saka scores 300th goal of the 2026 World Cup

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bukayo Saka of England scored the 300th goal of the 2026 World Cup during the third-place match against France.
  • The goal came in the 37th minute of the game, which England was leading 0-3.
  • The 2026 World Cup began on June 11 in Mexico City and concludes with the final between Spain and Argentina in New York/New Jersey.

England's Bukayo Saka etched his name in the history books by scoring the 300th goal of the 2026 World Cup. The milestone goal occurred during the tournament's third-place playoff match against France on July 18. Saka found the back of the net in the 37th minute, extending England's lead to 0-3 in the match held in Miami.

This significant goal added to England's tally, with Declan Rice having opened the scoring in the third minute and Ezri Konsa doubling the lead in the 18th minute. The achievement marks a notable moment in Saka's World Cup campaign and highlights the attacking prowess displayed by the English team throughout the tournament.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup, the 23rd edition of the prestigious tournament, commenced on June 11 in Mexico City's iconic Estadio Azteca. The competition is set to culminate this Sunday with the final match between Spain and Argentina, to be held at the MetLife Stadium in New York/New Jersey, determining the ultimate champion of this year's global football spectacle.

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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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