England midfielder Jude Bellingham shared an emotional message with fans following their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. After defeating France 6-4 in the third-place play-off, Bellingham expressed gratitude to supporters for the team’s best World Cup finish since 1966, highlighting it as a foundation for the future.
In a thrilling match at Miami Stadium, England secured victory over France with Bukayo Saka’s hat-trick, overcoming a spirited comeback by Thomas Tuchel’s side to claim the bronze medal. Declan Rice and Ezri Konsa also contributed to England’s commanding lead.
Despite a strong fightback from France in the second half, with goals from Kylian Mbappe and Bradley Barcola, Saka’s penalty in the 87th minute sealed the win for England. Ousmane Dembele’s late goal brought the score to 5-4 before Bellingham’s decisive strike in stoppage time secured a memorable 6-4 victory.
Bellingham’s goal not only sealed the win but also set a new record. His seventh goal in the tournament made him the first England player to achieve this feat at a single FIFA World Cup, surpassing the previous record held by Gary Lineker and Harry Kane.
