Bellingham Becomes First Midfielder to Score 7 Goals in a Single World Cup

English star Jude Bellingham continues to make history at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first midfielder to score 7 goals in a single edition of the tournament after netting in England's thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the third-place playoff.

FIFA had noted before the third-place match that Bellingham had already equaled the record for most goals scored by a midfielder in a single World Cup with 6 goals, before raising it to 7 with his goal against France, establishing a new historic record.

The Real Madrid player has raised his total to 7 goals in World Cup history, making him England's third all-time top scorer in the tournament behind Harry Kane (14 goals) and Gary Lineker (10 goals), despite still being just 23 years old.

This achievement underscores the exceptional status that Bellingham has reached, having delivered one of the best individual performances by a midfielder in World Cup history, concluding the tournament with a historic figure that enhances his standing among the tournament's brightest stars.