World Cup
English press hail He, Bellingham, for shaping the World Cup
Today at 09:34 the English press celebrated Jude Bellingham after he scored two goals in the quarter‑final against Norway, securing England a place in the World Cup semi‑finals. He delivered the decisive moments that lifted The Three Lions forward. The performance has been hailed as the turning point of England’s tournament.
The BBC ran headlines proclaiming “Bellingham inspires England” and noted that wherever he is, hope follows, highlighting his status as a Real Madrid star. The outlet also praised his sublime technique when he equalised in the third minute of first‑half injury time.
echoed the sentiment, calling him “again the hero” after recalling his two‑goal display against Mexico five days earlier. Sky noted that he erased Andreas Schjelderup’s opening strike with a brilliant finish in first‑half injury time and then added a close‑range winner in extra time.
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Norway lodged a protest over the equaliser, claiming Orjan Nyland’s goal kick struck a camera cable before the ball reached Elliot Anderson. FIFA rejected the claim, stating the ball’s sensor recorded no contact. The Athletic described his impact as “inevitable”, while The Telegraph wrote that Bellingham “shapes the World Cup to his hand”. Both publications stressed that England, exhausted and weary, would not have progressed without his leadership. Looking ahead, England will aim to build on Bellingham’s heroics as they prepare for the semi‑final, hoping his influence continues to drive the team forward.