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Jude Bellingham left Birmingham City for Borussia Dortmund at 17 and moved to Real Madrid in 2023 for a then world-record midfielder fee. He scored on his La Liga and Champions League debuts and was named the league's MVP. The Stourbridge-born midfielder is the heartbeat of Gareth Southgate's England side and a leading contender for the 2026 Golden Ball.
Jude Bellingham arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 8 international goals in 42 caps for England. His club form at Real Madrid continues to be decisive heading into the tournament hosted across the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.