Jude Bellingham Stars for England

Jude Bellingham is thriving on the global stage as the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the World Cup since Maradona in 1986. He scored twice to see off Norway having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico.

Background

England’s World Cup journey has rapidly become the Jude Bellingham show. The 20-year-old is not mentioned, but a 23-year-old forward is noted to love delivering on the biggest of stages.

Key Details

The two leading scorers of all time are still in the 2026 edition, with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé joined by Harry Kane in the top six. Erling Haaland scored seven times in only five matches this summer.

What It Means

This is the greatest era of World Cup goal scoring, aided by the expansion of the tournament. Bellingham, a Real Madrid forward, has made a name for himself in the tournament.