“It went right down the middle”. That is what Jude Bellingham reproached Jordan Pickford, his own goalkeeper, for as soon as Enzo Fernández equalized the match in the 85th minute with a shot that cameras read perfectly on his lips. 😤
Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium witnessed a semifinal that England had under control with Anthony Gordon’s goal, until Argentina turned everything around in the final minutes: first Enzo, then Lautaro Martínez with a header from a Messi cross. 2-1 and into the final against Spain.
But Bellingham’s actions did not end on the field. When the final whistle blew and the Argentinians were celebrating, the Real Madrid midfielder struck Valentín Barco on the back of the neck with an open hand, sparking a scuffle that had to be stopped by Otamendi on one side and his own teammates on the other. Earlier, he had already exchanged words with Messi and De Paul. England will play France for third place, but what everyone is talking about is Bellingham’s face as he lost control. 🔥⚽
🔥🏴 “TEAMMATE OF THE YEAR” – Jude Bellingham blamed Pickford for Enzo Fernández’s goal; after watching the replay on the screen, he shouted ‘IT WENT RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE’pic.twitter.com/lYBW6ksDJ1
— PaseClave (@paseclave__) July 16, 2026