The FIFA World Cup 2026 final isn't just about the trophy. Here's the complete race for the Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove before Argentina vs Spain

FIFA World Cup 2026 awards race: Who are Golden Boot, Golden Ball and Golden Glove contenders ahead of the final

Jude Bellingham's record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign transformed England's midfield maestro into the Three Lions' biggest star with seven historic goals

Hey Jude! Bellingham rewrites England's FIFA World Cup history with record-breaking seven-goal campaign

England and France face off in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff in Miami, with pride and the Golden Boot still on the line. While both teams missed out on the final, stars like Kylian Mbappé, Harry Kane, and Jude Bellingham remain in contention for the tournament's top scorer award. Thomas Tuchel admitted that both squads would rather be playing in the final, but one last World Cup victory is still up for grabs.

England vs France | FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff | Mbappé vs Kane golden boot race

Following England's semifinal defeat to Argentina, Jude Bellingham clarified that his viral exchange with Lionel Messi was simply a reflection of the match's intensity and not a personal confrontation.

FIFA 2026: Jude Bellingham opens up on fiery exchange with Lionel Messi in WC semi-final

England player Jude Bellingham, architect of his side's win in the last two knockout matches, lost his cool and tapped an Argentina player on the back of his head after the final whistle.

FIFA 2026 | Bellingham loses cool, taps Argentine player on head after loss - WATCH

Bellingham, who has scored six goals in the tournament so far, has hit a brace against Mexico and Norway to fire the team into the semis where they now face Argentina for a place in the final.

FIFA 2026 | Bellingham emulates Maradona from 1986 before semis against Argentina

Jude Bellingham climbs above Lionel Messi in the latest FIFA World Cup 2026 FIFA Power Rankings after his brace against Norway, while Kylian Mbappe remains no 1 ahead of the semifinals

Lionel Messi suffers major blow as Jude Bellingham's England heroics change everything

Jude Bellingham sparked controversy after covering his mouth while speaking to Ghana's Jordan Ayew. Learn why FIFA's new World Cup rule did not result in a red card and how the incident differed from Miguel Almiron's dismissal

Why Jude Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth against Ghana in FIFA World Cup 2026

The Hundred, England’s premier short-form cricket format, has been in the news for multiple reasons recently; however, the headlines belonged to Jude Bellingham, who now owns a stake in the franchise.

Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham buys stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix, says 'grateful for the city'

Former England player Ian Wright says criticism of Jude Bellingham is influenced by racial bias, arguing that confident black football stars still unsettle parts of the media

'Football still struggles with black superstars like Bellingham,' says former England player Ian Wright

Euro 2024 runners-up England sealed their place at year's World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the United States last month with a 5-0 victory over Latvia in Riga.

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Thomas Tuchel recalls Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden to national squad. Check full team list here

The England midfielder held off on the operation until after Madrid's participation in the Club World Cup this summer, with Xabi Alonso's side reaching the semi-finals.

England and Real Madrid mid-fielder Jude Bellingham out for 12 weeks after surgery

Madrid’s Bellingham to undergo shoulder surgery after Club World Cup

Bellingham thought he had made it 2-2 late on at Nottingham Forest's City Ground only for the goal to be controversially disallowed before Senegal broke away for a third in stoppage time.

Tuchel wants Bellingham's 'intimidating fire to be directed at opponents and not teammates' after Senegal loss

Football, Sports: The Catalans, aiming for a quadruple this season, won the first major trophy of Hansi Flick's reign as coach and a record-extending 32nd Spanish Cup

Copa del Rey final: Barcelona edge Real Madrid in extra-time to lift trophy

Sports: The Gunners won the quarter-final first leg clash in London 3-0 last week, leaving Real facing an uphill struggle at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu

Champions League: Everyone thinks Real Madrid comeback 'nailed-on', says Bellingham

Football, Sports: After being booked in the first half, Bellingham avoided a second yellow yard despite crunching into a crude challenge on Raivis Jurkovskis

Thomas Tuchel relieved as 'lucky' Bellingham avoids red card in laboured England win against Latvia

Bellingham, who insisted he had been expressing his frustration and not insulting the referee, will miss league matches against Girona and Real Betis on February 23 and March 2, respectively. Football Sports

La Liga: Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham banned for two games for showing dissent

Sports, Football: The Spanish champions took lead through Kylian Mbappe before the referee red-carded England international Bellingham for dissent towards the end of the first half

La Liga: 10-man Real Madrid draws at Osasuna after Bellingham's red card

Sports, Football: Madrid have the chance to earn revenge against Barcelona after Bellingham's clinical second-half strike sent them on their way to victory in Saudi Arabia.

Spanish Super Cup: Real Madrid defeat Mallorca to set up Clasico final

Sports, football: Madrid were trailing at the time but Bellingham set up veteran midfielder Modric to level in the 85th minute and spark a superb comeback.

Bellingham guides Madrid to top of Liga table after Vinicius' send off against Valencia

Jude Bellingham guided champions Real Madrid to a comfortable 3-0 victory at Girona on Saturday in La Liga, with Kylian Mbappe also on the scoresheet after two high-profile penalty misses in recent games.

Real Madrid’s win at Girona cuts gap at top with La Liga leaders Barcelona

Kylian Mbappe scored his first goal in five games for Real Madrid as the champions beat Leganes 3-0 on Sunday in La Liga. Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham also struck as Madrid moved second, four points behind leaders Barcelona with a game in hand.

Mbappe’s first goal in five games helps Real Madrid close gap with table toppers Barcelona in La Liga

Dominic Solanke was called up to the England squad on Thursday for games against Greece and Finland seven years after winning his only cap, with Cole Palmer and Jude Bellingham returning.

Nations League: England recall Dominic Solanke for first time in seven years as Parmer, Bellingham return

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FIFA 2026: Jude Bellingham opens up on fiery exchange with Lionel Messi

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FIFA 2026 | Bellingham emulates Maradona from 1986 before semis vs Argentina

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Why Jude Bellingham was not sent off for covering his mouth against Ghana

Jude Bellingham buys stake in The Hundred franchise Birmingham Phoenix

'Football still struggles with black superstars like Bellingham': Ian Wright

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Thomas Tuchel recalls Bellingham, Foden to squad

England & Real Madrid mid-fielder Jude Bellingham out for 12 weeks after surgery