Theguardian iconTheguardianJul 12, 2026 ~1 min source read

Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley

He scored twice to see off Norway on Saturday having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder loves delivering on the biggest of stages.

Big game Bellingham steps up again with show-stopping World Cup run for England | Andrew Beasley
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He scored twice to see off Norway on Saturday having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico.

The 23-year-old attacking midfielder loves delivering on the biggest of stages.

This is the greatest era of World Cup goal scoring, aided by the expansion of the tournament.

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He scored twice to see off Norway on Saturday having also bagged a double in the previous round against Mexico. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder loves delivering on the biggest of stages. This is the greatest era of World Cup goal scoring, aided by the expansion of the tournament.

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  • The two leading scorers of all time are still in the 2026 edition, with Lionel Messi (21 goals) and Kylian Mbappé (20) joined by Harry Kane (14) in the top six.
  • Erling Haaland scored seven times in only five matches, meaning he may be in the upper reaches of the chart by the time he retires, too.
  • Real Madrid forward is thriving on the global stage as the first player to score twice in consecutive knockout matches at the tournament since Maradona in 1986 England's World Cup journey has rapidly become...

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