Jude Bellingham appears to blame England teammate for Argentina goal
- Following England's World Cup semi-final defeat in Atlanta, Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham appeared to strike Argentina defender Valentin Barco as tempers flared at the full-time whistle, requiring players to be separated.
- England surrendered their one-goal advantage after Anthony Gordon's opening goal when manager Thomas Tuchel adopted a defensive approach with 15 minutes remaining, allowing Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez to score late goals for Argentina.
- During the post-match scuffle, Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers required intervention. BBC Sport co-commentator Alan Shearer said, "I think the best team won," acknowledging Argentina's tactical superiority.
- Argentina advances to face Spain in Sunday's final, while The Three Lions will compete against France to contest third place following their semi-final defeat.
- Having navigated challenging encounters against Cape Verde, Egypt, and Switzerland, manager Lionel Scaloni's side now prepares to defend their world title against Spain on Sunday.
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Jude Bellingham Slaps Barco in Ugly Post-Match Scenes After England's World Cup Semi-Final Heartbreak, Video Goes Viral | ⚽ LatestLY
Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated post-match incident as he slapped Argentina's Valentin Barco after England's 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final in Atlanta. The Real Madrid star's actions sparked a melee as emotions ran high following Argentina's dramatic comeback victory at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium. ⚽ Jude Bellingham Slaps Barco in Ugly Post-Match Scenes After England's World Cup Semi-Final Heartbreak, Video Goes Viral.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Jude Bellingham Slaps Argentina's Valentin Barco In Heated Post-Match Scuffle. Video
England midfielder Jude Bellingham let his emotions get the better of him and ended up hitting Argentina's Valentin Barco after the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal.
Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina player after England’s World Cup collapse in heated scene
Moments after England’s heartbreaking 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semifinals Wednesday, Jude Bellingham let his emotions get the best of him and slapped Argentina's Valentín Barco.
The elimination of England in the 2026 World Cup was marked by a moment of tension between Jude Bellingham and Valentin Barco, after the English midfielder threw a blow against the Argentine.After the final whistle, the cameras caught Bellingham shaking hands with the Argentine players. As they celebrated their victory, the Englishman approached Valentin Barco and hit him in the head. Jude Bellingham threw a blow at Valentin Barco after defeatin…
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