Jude Bellingham becomes England’s hero

Some players need years of experience to learn how to handle moments of maximum pressure. Jude Bellingham appears to have been born ready for them.

At just 23 years old, the midfielder once again became England’s star by scoring both goals in the 2-1 victory over Norway, a result that placed the Three Lions among the final four teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Norway had stunned England through Andreas Schjelderup’s goal, but Bellingham stepped up to equalize during the first half and scored again at the start of extra time to complete the comeback.

His performance allowed England to return to a World Cup semifinal for the first time since Russia 2018.

Bellingham reaches six goals at the 2026 World Cup

With his goals against Norway, the midfielder reached six goals at this World Cup, drawing level with teammate Harry Kane in the tournament’s scoring standings.

The England international was only behind stars such as Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot.

In addition to his numbers at this tournament, Bellingham has demonstrated a remarkable ability to score in important matches. Nine of his first 12 goals for England came at major international tournaments, including World Cups and European Championships.

England prepares to face Argentina

The victory over Norway left England just one match away from reaching its first World Cup final since winning the title as host nation in 1966.

The next challenge will be even greater. The Three Lions will face Argentina in the semifinals.

Bellingham will enter the match as one of the tournament’s most decisive players, with the opportunity to build on a campaign that already holds a special place in English soccer history.

At just 23 years old, the Real Madrid player is no longer merely a promising talent. Jude Bellingham is already England’s present and one of the great stars of the World Cup.