Jude Bellingham capped off a sensational FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by making England history during the Three Lions' thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff.
The Real Madrid midfielder finished the tournament with seven goals, the outright most ever scored by an England player at a single FIFA World Cup or UEFA European Championship tournament. Bellingham's remarkable tally saw him surpass the previous benchmark and underline his status as one of England's standout performers at the competition.
England Beat France in 10-Goal World Cup Thriller
England and France produced one of the most entertaining matches of the 2026 World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's side secured third place with an extraordinary 6-4 victory.
Bukayo Saka was one of the stars of the show, scoring a hat-trick as England raced into a commanding position before France fought back. Kylian Mbappe struck twice for Les Bleus, but England ultimately held on to claim the bronze medal and end their campaign on a memorable high.
Bellingham also made his mark on the goal-filled contest, adding another goal at the game end to his outstanding tournament tally and completing his World Cup campaign with seven strikes.
Bellingham Ends World Cup 2026 With Historic Seven-Goal Tally
Scoring seven goals from midfield at a single major international tournament is a remarkable achievement, and Bellingham's record further highlights his importance to England.
Throughout the 2026 World Cup, the Real Madrid star delivered on the biggest stage, combining his ability to influence matches from midfield with an impressive goal scoring output. While England ultimately fell short of reaching the final following their semifinal defeat to Argentina, Bellingham's performances will remain one of the major positives from their campaign.
The midfielder will leave the World Cup following a heroic individual campaign and arguably as England's best player at the 2026 competition.
After a demanding tournament, Bellingham can now take some well-deserved rest before returning to club football. He will eventually reunite with France superstar and Real Madrid teammate Kylian Mbappé as the Spanish giants begin preparations for the upcoming season.
