Jude Bellingham — England midfielder who scored in World Cup Group L opener against Croatia and wears No. 10 shirt for Real Madrid.
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… Vinicius Jr scored two second-half goals against Espanyol at RCDE Stadium, netting the opener following a one-two with Goncalo Garcia, and another from Jude Bellingham’s backheeled return pass. …
Barca eye historic El Clásico truimph after Real Madrid winGhana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana defeated Panama in a 2026 FIFA World Cup Group L match in Toronto, securing a late goal through Caleb Yirenkyi to keep alive their hopes of progressing from the group stage. Supporters across the country celebrated the victory as a timely boost for the Black Stars' tournament hopes.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.
19 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles injury ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on 17 June. Saka remains part of the squad but his workload may need to be controlled, raising questions about England's right-side attacking threat if his minutes are limited.
18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Jude Bellingham said external pressure over his England selection may help him perform at his best during the World Cup. The 22-year-old started against Croatia and scored England's third goal in a 4-2 win, saying he felt "fresh and sharp" after a tougher season marked by injury and his club Real Madrid finishing eight points behind Barcelona.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Former England manager Gareth Southgate says he turned down work as a World Cup pundit because he did not think it would be "helpful" to the national team's chances. Southgate, who resigned after England lost the Euro 2024 final to Spain, said he wanted to "keep out of the way" to avoid any misconstrued comments being thrown at the team at press conferences.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England midfielder Jude Bellingham has emphasised the need for players to "feel loved" as the team prepares for the World Cup in North America this summer. Bellingham, who was part of the Euro 2024 final squad, acknowledged that the group did not connect as well as it could have during the Euros and says there is a different feel around the camp now.
12 June 2026 · Joy Online →
England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Kylian Mbappe was whistled by Real Madrid fans as he entered the pitch in the club's 2-0 win over Real Oviedo on Thursday, amid recent scrutiny over his commitment and an online petition calling for 'Mbappe Out'. The 27-year-old has scored 41 goals in 41 games this season but criticism intensified after pictures emerged of him on a yacht in Sardinia while the club played Espanyol, and as Madrid lost to Barcelona, allowing Barca to be crowned league champions.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Real Madrid's victory over Espanyol means Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title with only a draw against their rivals in El Clásico next Sunday. Barcelona lead Real Madrid by 11 points and could break the record for the biggest title-winning margin if they win their final four games.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →