Jude Bellingham is emerging as a potential World Cup legend, having carried England to the semi-finals with two goals against Norway in Miami. His performances, including a previous match-winning display against Mexico, have drawn comparisons to iconic figures like Diego Maradona and Pele. Bellingham is the first player to score two or more goals in consecutive knockout stage games at a single World Cup since Maradona in 1986, and the second youngest to achieve this feat behind Pele. Despite his heroics, Bellingham faces formidable barriers to winning the World Cup, with Lionel Messi and Argentina waiting in the semi-finals, and the possibility of facing Spain or France in the final. His personal statistics against Norway, including the most shots, touches in the opposition box, duels won, and fouls won, underscore his influence. Bellingham has a history of delivering key goals for England, including a spectacular overhead kick equalizer against Slovakia at Euro 2024.
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