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Jude Bellingham has re-emerged as a decisive figure for England at the 2026 World Cup. According to BBC News, he has been one of the stars of England’s run to the World Cup quarter-finals, scoring four goals plus an excellent assist for Harry Kane’s goal in the 2-0 win over Panama.
Bellingham’s rise from Birmingham City debutant to global star is charted in detail. He made his Birmingham debut aged 16, moved to Borussia Dortmund within a year in a deal worth £20.7m, and scored on his Dortmund debut. Fast-tracked into the senior England side at 17, he was managed carefully at Euro 2020 before becoming a key player by Euro 2024. His move to Real Madrid saw him score 19 goals for his La Liga and Champions League-winning club, and he has developed a prominent public profile that included filming a multi-part documentary.
This matters because England’s progress in the tournament has been closely tied to his form and availability. The article notes debate over his selection at times, including being left out of an England squad in October after being named England’s player of the year and the coach Thomas Tuchel saying Bellingham had a fight on his hands to start. In five World Cup matches he has won three player of the match awards, underlining his impact on results.
After mixed club form, injuries and off-field scrutiny, Bellingham’s World Cup performances signalled a clear resurgence. He impressed in warm-up matches, scored a solo goal to put England 3-2 ahead against Croatia, played an influential full game against DR Congo, and scored twice in England’s victory over Mexico. The piece also records that he had missed the start of the season following shoulder surgery and that there were selection questions under Tuchel when Bellingham had played in only half of the 14 matches since Tuchel took charge.
What happens next: England progress to the World Cup quarter-finals. The tournament now provides the immediate platform for Bellingham to continue his run of form and for England to build on the momentum his performances have supplied.
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