Bellingham Breaks Lineker’s England World Cup Goals Record

Jude Bellingham set a new England record after becoming the country’s highest goalscorer in a single FIFA World Cup by scoring in the third-place match against France in Miami on Saturday.

The Real Madrid midfielder surpassed Gary Lineker’s long-standing mark of six goals, set at the 1986 FIFA World Cup, with a fine individual effort late in England’s 6-4 victory.

Bellingham, who started the match on the bench, carried the ball into the penalty area before calmly placing his shot beyond Mike Maignan to score England’s final goal in a thrilling contest that produced 10 goals.

The strike ensured the 23-year-old finished the tournament as England’s highest scorer in a single World Cup campaign, adding another milestone to his growing international career.

The Bellingham World Cup record comes during only his second appearance at football’s biggest tournament. Across his two World Cup campaigns, the England midfielder has now registered eight goals and two assists, underlining his importance to the national team.

His latest achievement eclipses the record previously held by Lineker, whose six-goal haul at the 1986 tournament stood as England’s best individual scoring performance for four decades.

Bellingham’s composed finish capped another memorable display for the Three Lions, who secured their best World Cup finish since lifting the trophy in 1966 with victory over France.

The record highlights the midfielder’s growing influence for both club and country, with his goals and leadership continuing to establish him as one of England’s most important players.

Can Jude Bellingham build on this record and become England’s greatest World Cup player?