Jude Bellingham Sets England World Cup Scoring Record After Historic 2026 Tournament
July 21, 2026
Jude Bellingham has written his name into English football history after producing a record-breaking performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
In the third-place playoff against France, England secured a historic 6-4 victory to claim their first-ever World Cup bronze medal. Bellingham, who came off the bench in the second half, scored during stoppage time to complete a remarkable tournament for both himself and the national team.
The goal took Bellingham's World Cup tally to seven goals, making him the highest-scoring England player in a single World Cup tournament.
Bellingham Breaks England's World Cup Goals Record
Facing France in the third-place match, Bellingham entered the game as a substitute and once again delivered on the biggest stage.
His stoppage-time goal marked his seventh strike of the 2026 World Cup after eight appearances in the tournament.
That achievement saw him surpass two legendary England forwards, Harry Kane and Gary Lineker, to become the nation's all-time leading scorer in a single World Cup campaign.
Bellingham's record highlights his extraordinary impact throughout the tournament. Despite playing primarily as a midfielder, he consistently provided decisive contributions in attack while continuing to influence games through his creativity, pressing, and leadership.
England's Single World Cup Goal Records
The previous record had been shared by some of England's greatest goalscorers.
- 7 goals — Jude Bellingham, 2026 FIFA World Cup
- 6 goals — Gary Lineker, 1986 FIFA World Cup
- 6 goals — Harry Kane, 2018 FIFA World Cup
- 6 goals — Harry Kane, 2026 FIFA World Cup
By reaching seven goals, Bellingham moved ahead of England's historic World Cup scoring achievements and created a new benchmark for future generations.
A Historic Tournament for Bellingham
The 2026 World Cup has become another defining chapter in Bellingham's rapidly developing career.
Already established as one of the world's best midfielders, he added another milestone by becoming England's most prolific scorer in a single World Cup tournament.
His ability to influence matches from midfield while producing elite-level attacking numbers has further strengthened his reputation as one of football's most complete modern players.
At just 23 years old, Bellingham has already broken records that stood for decades. His performances at the 2026 World Cup have placed him among the most important figures in England's football history and suggest that many more milestones could follow in the years ahead.