Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Summary
Jude Bellingham became the first English player to score seven goals in a single World Cup during England's 6-4 win over France in the third-place match. He scored the final goal after coming on as a substitute late in the game, breaking the previous England record of six goals held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane.Key Facts
- Jude Bellingham scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, a new record for an English player.
- England beat France 6-4 in the third-place playoff match.
- Bellingham came on in the 79th minute and scored with the last kick of the game.
- He led a counter-attack, beat a defender, and scored in the bottom corner of the net.
- Before scoring, Bellingham passed on a penalty kick to teammate Bukayo Saka, who completed his hat-trick.
- Bellingham plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid.
- His previous record-equaling tally was six goals, held by Lineker (Mexico 1986) and Kane (Russia 2018 and 2026).
- Former England player Danny Murphy praised Bellingham's confidence and skill during the match.
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