- England finished third at the 2026 World Cup — their best result since 1966 — highlighted by a dramatic semifinal loss to Argentina and a wild 6-4 win over France in the bronze match.
- Jude Bellingham was the tournament breakout for England, scoring a record seven goals in a single World Cup for the country (and sparking plenty of “Hey Jude” chants); he heads back to Real Madrid under José Mourinho.
- Harry Kane kept delivering — six goals, tied Gary Lineker’s knockout-stage mark and became England’s most capped outfield player — while continuing his hot streak with Bayern Munich domestically.
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