Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Bellingham Wins England Player Award After Record World Cup
Jude Bellingham won England’s player of the year award for the second year in a row.
Fans selected him by voting through the official England app.
He scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup, more than any England men’s player had scored at a major tournament.
England finished third in the competition.
Bellingham scored two goals against Mexico and two against Norway.
He also became the youngest European player to appear in four major tournaments.
England manager Thomas Tuchel said Bellingham was one of the tournament’s best players.
Harry Kane also had a strong season, scoring 12 goals for England.
Jude Bellingham was named England men’s player of the year for a second consecutive season.
Bellingham scored a record seven goals for England at the 2026 World Cup.
England finished third, their best World Cup result since 1966.
Bellingham scored twice against Mexico and twice against Norway.
Harry Kane scored 12 goals for England and led the team for a seventh straight season.
- Who
- Jude Bellingham, England’s men’s national team, manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Harry Kane.
- What
- Bellingham was named England men’s player of the year for a second consecutive season after a record-setting World Cup.
- When
- The Football Association announced the award on Friday; the World Cup took place in 2026.
- Where
- The award recognized Bellingham’s performances for England, including matches at the Azteca Stadium and in Miami.
- Why
- Supporters voted for Bellingham on the official England app after his standout performances for the national team.
- Award
- England men’s player of the year
- Winner
- Jude Bellingham
- Consecutive wins
- Two
- World Cup goals
- Seven
- England’s result
- Third place at the 2026 World Cup
- Notable matches
- Two goals against Mexico and two against Norway
- Harry Kane’s goals
- 12 across all England national-team competitions
