England's midfielder Jude Bellingham has surpassed the single-tournament goalscoring record previously held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane, reaching seven goals during the 2026 World Cup. The 23-year-old Real Madrid player achieved this milestone in the third-place play-off match against France, helping secure a 6-4 victory for the Three Lions.

Coming off the bench late in the match, Bellingham added his seventh goal in the tournament's final moments with a composed finish following a counter-attacking move. Shortly before, he demonstrated team awareness by declining a penalty kick and allowing teammate Bukayo Saka to take it instead, enabling Saka to complete a hat-trick. Former England midfielder Danny Murphy praised Bellingham's display as showing exceptional confidence and skill from a standout performer.