Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham put on a masterclass for Thomas Tuchel’s England national team, scoring a sensational brace during their dramatic 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal clash against Norway.
The 23-year-old midfielder first struck in the dying moments of the first half. After controlling the ball brilliantly, he drove fiercely into the penalty box and unleashed a powerful left-footed shot to secure a crucial equalizer for the Three Lions. Bellingham wasn’t done yet; he struck again in the 93rd minute during the first half of extra time, netting England’s second goal of the match.
With this stunning brace, Bellingham has now taken his goal tally at the 2026 World Cup to 6 goals. His incredible tournament run also includes goals against Croatia and Austria, alongside a clinical double against Mexico.
This performance marks Bellingham’s 9th career goal in major tournaments, officially surpassing the legendary Wayne Rooney. The former Manchester United icon scored 8 goals for England across his entire international career spanning the Euros and the World Cup combined.
Historically, only three English players had previously beaten Rooney’s major tournament goal record: Harry Kane, Gary Lineker, and Alan Shearer. At just 23 years old, the Real Madrid Galáctico officially joins this elite, legendary list.
Furthermore, Bellingham has cemented his place in football history by becoming only the third player to score 5 or more goals for England in a single edition of the FIFA World Cup, following in the historic footsteps of Gary Lineker and Harry Kane.
