During the 2026 World Cup, there is one detail that repeats itself every time Jude Bellingham appears on the pitch: his socks have several cuts and holes, an image that has already become one of the English footballer’s trademarks.
For many fans, for years it seemed to be simply a matter of style or a curious superstition; however, behind this habit there is reportedly a reason related to the player’s comfort during matches.
The explanation is that modern football socks have compression material that can create pressure around the calf area, especially for players with highly developed muscles like Bellingham. By making cuts in the fabric, the player seeks to reduce that feeling of tightness and feel more comfortable on the pitch.
Bellingham is not the only footballer to have used this method; other players have also appeared with modified socks, turning something that seemed strange into an increasingly common practice in professional football.
Now, with the English midfielder having become one of the World Cup’s biggest stars and delivering decisive performances for England, even his small details away from the action catch fans’ attention.