WC 2026 ⚽ · 19 July 2026

Bellingham breaks England's World Cup goalscoring record with seven

Jude Bellingham was the first Englishman to achieve seven goals at a single World Cup, with his late strike contributing to England's 6-4 victory over France. The 23-year-old Real Madrid midfielder netted a goal with the match's concluding kick during the third-place play-off. Bellingham's achievement surpasses the previous record held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane, who both scored six goals in past tournaments.

By BriefTea Editorial · 19 July 2026 at 5:57

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