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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Andrew Beasley

Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England

Jude Bellingham celebrates England’s victory
Nine of Jude Bellingham’s 12 international goals have been scored at major tournaments. Photograph: Ian MacNicol/Getty Images

England’s World Cup journey has rapidly become the Jude Bellingham show. He scored twice to see off Norway on Saturday having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder loves delivering on the biggest of stages.

This is the greatest era of World Cup goal scoring, aided by the expansion of the tournament. The two leading scorers of all time are still in the 2026 edition, with Lionel Messi (21 goals) and Kylian Mbappé (20) joined by Harry Kane (14) in the top six. Erling Haaland scored seven times in only five matches, meaning he may be in the upper reaches of the chart by the time he retires, too.

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