In a striking reminder of his versatility, England midfielder Jude Bellingham is making a serious bid for the 2026 World Cup Golden Boot. The Real Madrid star has already netted six goals in the tournament, placing him tied for third in the top scorers list.
The English star sits just behind leaders Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi on eight goals each, and one behind Erling Haaland on seven. It is a reminder that Bellingham is a midfielder who is chasing a bunch of strikers for the Golden Boot race.
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Bellingham’s goal-scoring surge from central midfield has drawn widespread admiration, underscoring his evolution into one of the world’s most complete players. With the tournament still ongoing, the 23-year-old could yet climb higher in a list traditionally dominated by out-and-out forwards.
The Los Blancos star, who joined the Spanish giants from Borussia Dortmund, is coming off scoring a brace vs Norway, eliminating Haaland’s side to reach the semifinals of the World Cup. It was his second brace in the 2026 tournament, with the first coming vs co-hosts Mexico.
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