Jude Bellingham has etched his name into England football history on Sunday. The Real Madrid player has become the highest-scoring Three Lions player in a single FIFA World Cup campaign.
The 23-year-old midfielder has netted seven goals at the 2026 tournament, surpassing the previous record of six goals jointly held by Harry Kane (2018 and 2026) and Gary Lineker (1986). The official England account celebrated the milestone by underlining his remarkable contribution as a non-striker.
Jude Bellingham breaks England World Cup goal record
Fans and football experts have been quick to praise the volume of open-play goals in his tally, describing the display as insane. The player has become one of the top scorers of the 2026 World Cup despite being a midfielder.
Bellingham’s form continues to be a bright spot for England as he helped his side win the third-place World Cup title, beating France 6-4, all thanks to his stoppage-time strike.
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