Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham script FIFA World Cup history, become first pair to...
England's Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have become the first teammates from the same nation to score six or more goals in a single FIFA World Cup. Their performance helped England defeat Norway to reach the tournament semifinals.
Why it matters
This historic achievement highlights the high level of competition in the 2026 World Cup and sets a new benchmark for individual and team offensive production in international football.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham etched their names into the FIFA World Cup record books on Saturday, becoming the first two players from the same country to score six or more goals in a single edition of the tournament. The historic feat was achieved during England's dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarterfinals, a result that booked the Three Lions' place in the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018. Bellingham starred with a match-winning brace, scoring England's equaliser before netting the decisive goal in the third minute of extra time. The two strikes took the Real Madrid midfielder's tally to six goals at the 2026 World Cup, drawing level with captain Harry Kane. The pair have now become the first teammates from the same nation to each score at least six goals in a single World Cup, setting a new tournament benchmark.
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