Jude Bellingham caused social media to storm by scoring two consecutive goals just two minutes apart, paving the way for England to defeat Mexico to win a ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Cup.
On July 5, Jude Bellingham became the focus of the 2026 World Cup after a brilliant performance in the clash between England and Mexico in the round of 16. In the 36th and 38th minutes, the midfielder wearing the number 10 shirt consecutively tore the opponent’s net, creating a huge advantage for the “Three Lions” to win 3-2 overall at the Azteca Stadium. This was also the fastest brace at this year’s tournament.
Bellingham’s peak performance immediately sent his name to the trending topics on social media X. Thousands of fans gave praise to the 22-year-old star, especially when England had just experienced a period of enduring great pressure from the host country, Mexico.
A famous account commented: “It’s unbelievable that Bellingham decided the match like that. He scored two goals in just two minutes when England was being pressed by Mexico. Truly a big star.” Many others also called this midfielder a “superstar” and praised his bravery during the most difficult moment.
According to statistics shared on social media, Bellingham has been involved in 5 goals after 5 appearances at the 2026 World Cup, showing his growing influence on England’s journey. Not a few fans assessed that this is one of the best tournaments for the midfielder under contract at Real Madrid at the national team level.
The 3-2 victory over Mexico helps England win the right to feature in the quarterfinals, where they will clash with Norway, the team that has just created a shock by eliminating Brazil. The confrontation between Bellingham and Erling Haaland is also highly anticipated by fans, as both are currently in very high form and have become the most prominent figures after the round of 16.
