2026 World Cup: England holds its breath for Jude Bellingham

On Sunday, during the 22nd round of La Liga against Rayo Vallecano, Jude Bellingham was forced off the pitch with an injury after just 10 minutes of play. Later, Real Madrid provided an update on the Englishman's condition, confirming he will be sidelined for a month. With only five months to go until the World Cup, England is extremely concerned.

There is immense concern surrounding Jude Bellingham. The English midfielder for Real Madrid left the Santiago Bernabeu pitch in tears on Sunday, during the hard-fought La Liga win over Rayo Vallecano (2-1), casting serious doubt over his availability for England’s upcoming international fixtures.

Indeed, with just weeks left before the final warm-up matches for the 2026 World Cup—scheduled at Wembley against Uruguay and Japan—Thomas Tuchel and his staff are closely monitoring the situation. The injury to one of the Three Lions’ key players could disrupt the manager’s plans.

As England awaits the results of medical tests, the nation holds its breath. The participation of one of its leaders at the World Cup is now uncertain.

Joshua SOSSOU

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