Mourinho Faces New Challenge as Mbappe and Bellingham Raise Questions

The relationship between Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham has cast a shadow over Real Madrid following the conclusion of the France vs. England match in the third-place playoff of the 2026 World Cup, which ended with England winning 6-4.

Cameras captured the absence of any interaction between the stars after the final whistle, as Mbappé and Bellingham did not exchange greetings following the match or during the English national team's bronze medal ceremony, despite both being on the pitch throughout the celebrations.

Television footage showed Mbappé shaking hands with a number of England players, but Jude Bellingham was not among them. Meanwhile, natural scenes unfolded as players from both teams interacted, such as Harry Kane chatting with Michael Olise, William Saliba, and Declan Rice.

No photos have emerged showing Kylian Mbappé with Jude Bellingham or his Real Madrid teammate Aurélien Tchouaméni after the match, raising many questions about the nature of the relationships among some stars of the royal club.

If these atmospheres truly reflect what is happening inside the Real Madrid dressing room, then coach José Mourinho will need to work on uniting the group and restoring harmony among the players before the start of the new season.

However, it cannot be definitively concluded that there is a rift between Mbappe and Bellingham based solely on these clips, as we await the return of the internationals to Real Madrid in the coming days to work under the Portuguese coach.