Jude Bellingham
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Notable Quotes
"Following a pitch inspection at the stadium, today's match against Costa Rica will now kick off at 10pm (UK time) – subject to there being no further lightning strikes in the area."View Story →
"For me personally, it was nice to put some of the noise aside and just show my country and my team-mates how committed I am to help us try to win football matches."View Story →
"I think so - that helps me a lot to find that focus early in the game and find that intensity."View Story →
"Today, it was nice to try to show people and remind people what I'm about."View Story →
"It wasn't one of those where it was a big drama or standing up and shouting; it was what the team needed."View Story →
"put the noise aside"View Story →
"It was just when I made a silly tackle, to be honest."View Story →
"It's the best night of my England career. Just unbelievable."View Story →
"who else?"View Story →
"It's difficult out there, it's a tough shift."View Story →
"Yeah well, whatever."View Story →
"The lads did everything they could over the course of the tournament - I can't fault the effort and the fight."View Story →
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August 19, 2026Phoenix end winless run with victory over Fire
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August 1, 2026Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away
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July 27, 2026Why Beckham was face of World Cup in the US
After arriving in Los Angeles 19 years ago promising to grow the game, David Beckham is still helping sell football to America.
July 20, 2026Best goal, best player, best fans - BBC reporters' World Cup awards
BBC Sport reporters pick their best moments of the tournament - and you can vote for yours.
July 20, 2026Mbappe first to win Golden Boot twice as Rodri named World Cup's best player
Kylian Mbappe has become the first player to win the World Cup Golden Boot twice after earning the award for top scorer at the 2026 tournament, while Spain's Rodri lands the Golden Ball as the best player.
July 19, 2026'Legend' or 'regrets'? A final that will define Lamine Yamal's World Cup
Lamine Yamal may not have had a sparkling World Cup but victory for Spain in Sunday's World Cup final would write a very different narrative.
July 19, 2026Bellingham breaks England World Cup goals record
Jude Bellingham becomes the first Englishman to score seven goals at a single World Cup with a late strike against France.
July 19, 2026England's best World Cup for 60 years - but how should it be judged?
England have secured their best men's World Cup finish since winning the tournament 60 years ago. Is their performance at the 2026 edition being under-appreciated?
July 19, 2026Over to you, Messi - Mbappe leads Golden Boot race for the ages
Kylian Mbappe leads the Golden Boot race by two goals but Lionel Messi could yet overtake him in the World Cup final.
July 18, 2026How did England players rate during the World Cup?
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell assess how the Three Lions' players fared in North America.
July 18, 2026False nines or firing forwards - England's potential life after Kane
Are England facing the prospect of using a false nine up front once record scorer Harry Kane calls time on his international career?
July 18, 2026How World Cup final could be pivotal in Ballon d'Or race
With the Ballon d'Or race tighter than ever before, BBC Sport looks at how the World Cup final could determine the 2026 winner.
July 17, 2026Effort, spirit and moments - but do England lack all-round quality?
As England reflect on their World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at what Thomas Tuchel's team were lacking.
July 17, 2026Defeat will haunt England for a long time, says Burn
England defender Dan Burn says the World Cup semi-final defeat by Argentina will haunt him.
July 16, 2026Prince William tells England to 'hold heads high'
The Prince of Wales says England has "inspired us all" as he offers his commiserations over the loss to Argentina.
July 16, 2026Bellingham best player at World Cup - Rooney
Jude Bellingham has been the best player at the World Cup so far, says former England striker Wayne Rooney.
July 15, 2026Pressure is on world champions Argentina in semi-final - Guehi
England defender Marc Guehi insists the pressure is on Argentina as the Three Lions prepare to face the reigning champions in the World Cup semi-finals.
July 15, 2026'Easy to create divisions' - Kane says England are 'completely together'
England captain Harry Kane says the squad are "completely together" before their World Cup semi-final against Argentina.
July 13, 2026England to wear all-white kit against Argentina
England will wear their all-white home kit and Argentina their navy blue away strip when the two sides face each other in the semi-finals of the World Cup on Wednesday.
July 13, 2026These are unprecedented times for England - enjoy them
A record of four semi-finals in the past five international tournaments for England is outstanding. It is time to accept that this is where England belong.
July 13, 2026England have another level we can reach - Kane
Captain Harry Kane says England "have another level we can reach" as they bid to win the World Cup for the first time since 1966.
July 12, 2026Big stars and old rivals - what to expect in semi-finals
France face Spain and England take on Argentina in heavyweight World Cup semi-final meetings - here's what to expect from the last four.
July 12, 2026'Not happy with the performance' - so why do England keep winning?
Football tactics correspondent Umir Irfan examines why England are still winning games despite Thomas Tuchel insisting performances are not good.
July 12, 2026Rice in bed for nearly three days before Norway game - Tuchel
England boss Thomas Tuchel says Declan Rice was in bed for most of the three days prior to the World Cup quarter-final win against Norway because of a sickness bug.
July 12, 2026Bellingham reaching heights of World Cup legends with Messi next
Jude Bellingham again dazzles England and the World Cup with his brilliance, matching some records of the all-time greats.
July 12, 2026Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals
Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
July 12, 2026'England's everyman, every game!' Bellingham scores England equaliser
Jude Bellingham equalises on the brink of half-time for England against Norway in Miami.
July 12, 2026Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis - Reuters
Bellingham double fires England past Norway into World Cup semis Reuters
July 12, 2026Who else? How Bellingham became indispensable again
Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel charts Jude Bellingham's remarkable resurgence with England at the World Cup.
July 12, 2026'He has dragged them through all tournament' - England player ratings
BBC Sport's England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the Three Lions beat Norway to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
July 11, 2026'Man of all the moments' - Bellingham gives England the lead
Jude Bellingham scores his second goal of the game to give England a 2-1 lead over Norway during extra time of their 2026 World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
July 11, 2026When the World Cup finishes, the football continues on BBC Sport
When the World Cup ends we'll still have loads of great content every day as we build up to the new football season.
July 11, 2026Mexico boss' explicit heckle a bit of fun - Gordon
England winger Anthony Gordon says being sworn at by Mexico boss Javier Aguirre in a viral moment of their World Cup match was "just a bit of fun".
July 10, 2026Born in Leeds, crafted in Norway - Haaland's worlds about to collide
Erling Haaland has guided Norway to their first World Cup since 1998. So what is it like being a global name from a nation with a population of just 5.5 million?
July 10, 20269.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million tuned in overnight to watch England beat Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
July 7, 2026Kane and Bellingham: How superstar double act became England's Wonderwall
With 10 of England's 11 goals at the World Cup scored by either Harry Kane or Jude Bellingham, BBC Sport looks at how dependent on them the team is.
July 7, 2026How England used five mini games to beat Mexico
The tactical breakdown of how Thomas Tuchel's 10-man England pulled off a remarkable World Cup win in a hostile Mexico City.
July 6, 2026'Iconic match at iconic stadium' - England win down to 'pure will'
England are praised for showing "heart and belief" as they beat Mexico in an "iconic match at an iconic stadium" to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.
July 6, 2026An incredible night when England heroes were made
On a spine-tingling night of drama, emotion and pure theatre in one of sport's most atmospheric arenas, England delivered one of their greatest performances.
July 6, 2026England sneak through - but who had a nightmare start? Player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the World Cup comeback win over DR Congo - plus have your say.
July 1, 2026Hincapie becomes second player sent off for covering mouth
Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie became the second player at the World Cup to be dismissed for covering his mouth while confronting an opponent.
July 1, 2026Tuchel still searching for answers out wide - Shearer
Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why there are lots of reasons to be positive about England so far at this World Cup, but having a settled side is not one of them.
June 29, 2026Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
June 28, 2026Kane and Bellingham proved again why they are key players - Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham proved once again why they are key players for England, after both men scored in a 2-0 win over Panama which sees Tuchel's team win Group L at the 2026 World Cup.
June 28, 2026'He's that guy!' Pundits praise 'brilliant' Bellingham
BBC Sport World Cup pundits Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney praise Jude Bellingham's "desire and hunger" to perform on the biggest stage, after the England midfielder produces a goal and an assist in England's 2-0 win over Panama.
June 28, 2026Kane hails 'very versatile' Bellingham after Panama win
Harry Kane praises Jude Bellingham's ability to thrive when he has the freedom to "attack the game" after the midfielder set up a goal for the England captain, and scored one himself, in the 2-0 win over Panama to win Group L at the FIFA World Cup.
June 27, 2026Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group - Reuters
Bellingham and Kane shine as England sink Panama to top group Reuters
June 27, 2026What is SkyJo? The card game being played in the England camp
As England try to get their game right on the pitch, the games they play off the field are performing a key role in team bonding - as Morgan Rogers reveals to BBC Sport.
June 26, 2026Tuchel's England are opposite to Southgate's - and built to beat top teams
BBC Sport's football tactics writer Umir Irfan explains why Thomas Tuchel's England system is built to prosper against the world's top nations.
June 24, 2026Silly tackle, bad reaction - Tuchel defends Bellingham after Queiroz row
England manager Thomas Tuchel defends Jude Bellingham after the midfielder is involved in a heated row with Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz.
June 24, 2026Who failed to make an impact? England player ratings
BBC Sport England reporter Alex Howell rates the players after the 0-0 draw with Ghana - plus have your say.
June 23, 2026Nike v Adidas - the World Cup brand battle
Eye-watering budgets are nothing new, but this year both Nike and Adidas have gone bigger and bolder than ever before in the fight for World Cup attention.
June 19, 2026This was an England we haven't seen for years - and it was fun
Fun to watch and full of intent - this was an England we have not seen for years, writes Phil McNulty.
June 18, 2026'Chip on shoulder' may help Bellingham to best form
Jude Bellingham says the external "noise" around his place in the England team may help him find his best form during the World Cup.
June 18, 2026'If we lose, we lose in our way' - how Tuchel inspired England at half-time
England players were on the receiving end of a half-time reproach from manager Thomas Tuchel as their World Cup campaign got off to a victorious start against Croatia.
June 17, 2026Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia
England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is pleased to have contributed a goal in a 4-2 win.
June 17, 2026England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival - Reuters
England hit by training kit theft ahead of Kansas City arrival Reuters
June 13, 2026The World Cup of adverts: How brands are competing to entertain, not simply sell
Kim Kardashian, Timothée Chalamet and Susan Boyle feature in ambitious ads ahead of the World Cup.
June 12, 2026Why are footballers wearing pink boots at the World Cup?
The opening match of the 2026 World Cup was dominated by players wearing pink boots - but why is the colour so prevalent in football at the moment?
June 11, 2026Bellingham at number 10? Will Saka start? It's decision time for Tuchel
England's World Cup preparations are complete, so who will now make it into Thomas Tuchel's team to face Croatia?
June 11, 2026Is England v Costa Rica storm delay a sign of things to come?
After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?
June 10, 2026Rice to be England's vice-captain at World Cup
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice will be England's vice-captain for the World Cup.
June 7, 2026Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu - Reuters
Real Madrid title hopes hit by 1-1 draw with Girona at Bernabeu Reuters
April 10, 2026Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 - Reuters
Real Madrid and Man City to meet again in Champions League last 16 Reuters
February 27, 2026