Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham script FIFA World Cup history, became the first pair of… | Football News
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham etched their names into the FIFA World Cup record books on Saturday, becoming the first two players from the same country to score six or more goals in one edition of the tournament. The historic feat was achieved during England’s dramatic 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the quarterfinals, a result that booked the Three Lions’ place in the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham starred with a match-winning brace, scoring England’s equalizer before scoring the decisive goal in the third minute of added time. The two strikes brought the Real Madrid midfielder’s tally to six goals in the 2026 World Cup, drawing level with captain Harry Kane. The pair have now become the first teammates from the same country to each score at least six goals in a World Cup, setting a new benchmark in the tournament. Bellingham’s latest heroics came after he also scored twice in England’s Round of 16 win over Mexico. He currently sits third in the tournament’s scoring charts with Kane, trailing only Norway’s Erling Haaland on seven goals and leaders. Lionel Messi of Argentina and Kylian Mbappé of France, with eight each. England fell behind in the 36th minute after Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway the lead. However, Bellingham responded before halftime to restore parity before scoring the winner early in extra time. The win also ended Haaland’s run of scoring in every match of the tournament, with England’s defense keeping multiple strikers off the scoresheet for the first time. England are one win away from reaching their first World Cup final since 1966. Thomas Tuchel’s side will face Argentina in the semifinals after the defending champions defeated Switzerland later on Saturday.
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