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Bellingham Nets Four, Propels England Past Mexico

7/8/2026

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Jude Bellingham scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup, including two in England’s last-16 win over Mexico.
He opened the knockout stage with a solo goal against Croatia, made a decisive clearance that stopped César Montes from equalising at half-time, and delivered tackles against Croatia and Ghana.
He headed England’s first Mexico goal, completed a one-two with Harry Kane for the second, and pep-talked teammate Djed Spence after the Mexico match.

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Jude Bellingham scored four goals at the 2026 World Cup, including two in England’s last-16 win over Mexico.
He opened the knockout stage with a solo goal against Croatia, made a decisive clearance that stopped César Montes from equalising at half-time, and delivered tackles against Croatia and Ghana.
He headed England’s first Mexico goal, completed a one-two with Harry Kane for the second, and pep-talked teammate Djed Spence after the Mexico match.