New Delhi: England star Jude Bellingham was involved in a heated altercation with Argentina players after England’s heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal at the Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta on Wednesday.A video that has gone viral on social media shows Bellingham first shaking hands with Argentina international Emiliano Martinez before aggressively attacking defender Valentin Barco. The England international was then seen hitting Barco in the back of the head. The incident turned into a heated argument, with players from both teams pushing each other.During the game, another video showed Bellingham arguing with Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
England’s World Cup dream is over
England faced defending champions Argentina to reach the final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Three Lions took the lead in the 55th minute but were unable to hold on as Argentina scored twice in the match to win 2-1.The defeat ended England’s hopes of finishing second FIFA World Cup the last thing.Bellingham, who scored six goals and dished out two assists this season, was unable to find the back of the net for the third straight game.England now face France in the third round.
Argentina is one win away from the record
Argentina will now face Spain in the World Cup final in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Victory would make the defending champions the first team since Brazil (1958 and 1962) to win back-to-back FIFA World Cup titles.
