Jude Bellingham has shared an emotional message following England’s third-place finish at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing the campaign as one to be proud of despite missing out on the ultimate prize.
The Real Madrid midfielder acknowledged that securing third place marked England’s best World Cup finish since winning the tournament in 1966, but admitted the squad had set its sights on becoming world champions.The 23-year-old also took time to thank England supporters for their unwavering backing throughout the competition.
In his comments:
This group deserved to finish on this high note. Obviously not what we came for but the highest finish since ’66 is something to build on. Thank you again England fans, this summer has been unforgettable for so many reasons. It’s been a pleasure.
England ended their tournament on a high with a thrilling 6-4 victory over France in the bronze medal match, producing one of the most entertaining games of the competition. Softfootball understands that Bellingham played a decisive role in the win, scoring his seventh goal of the tournament to set a new personal milestone and further cement his status as one of the standout performers of the World Cup.
The midfielder’s performances have further enhanced his reputation on the international stage, and his leadership throughout the campaign has given England optimism as they look ahead to the 2028 UEFA European Championship and the next World Cup cycle.
