England number 10 Jude Bellingham has become the youngest European player to feature in four different major men's tournaments, achieving the milestone at just 22 years and 353 days during England's World Cup 2026 opener against Croatia.
Bellingham reached the record after being named in Thomas Tuchel's starting XI ahead of Morgan Rogers, further cementing his status as one of the most experienced young players on the global stage, according to the Opta Analyst website. In the process, he became the first player to complete the feat before turning 23, setting a new benchmark in European football history.
