Bellingham scores as England leads Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:35 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Jude Bellingham contributed a goal for England in their World Cup opener against Croatia on June 17, leading 4-2. The match featured a strong performance from England, with Bellingham stating he focused on the game despite distractions. The victory opens the tournament for England, as they aim for a successful campaign forward. Further updates will follow as the tournament progresses.
- •England leads Croatia 4-2 in World Cup opener
- •Jude Bellingham scores for England
- •Match played on June 17
- •England aims for strong tournament performance
- •Further updates expected as tournament unfolds.
- 7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Jude Bellingham says ‘chip on my shoulder’ fuelled star turn in England’s World Cup win over Croatia
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham hopes goal-scoring World Cup display will silence 'noise'
- 11:02 PMBBC Sport — Bellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia
"Jude Bellingham hopes his pivotal goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup on Wednesday will silence the "noise" surrounding him, admitting: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."He added: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."
"England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is pleased to have contributed a goal in a 4-2 win.
"Jude Bellingham said it was ‘nice to remind people what I’m about’ after he faced criticism in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 7:35 AMJude Bellingham says ‘chip on my shoulder’ fuelled star turn in England’s World Cup win over Croatia
Jude Bellingham said it was ‘nice to remind people what I’m about’ after he faced criticism in the build-up to this summer’s World Cup
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:33 AMBellingham hopes goal-scoring World Cup display will silence 'noise'
Jude Bellingham hopes his pivotal goal in England's 4-2 win over Croatia at the World Cup on Wednesday will silence the "noise" surrounding him, admitting: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."He added: "I've got a little bit of a chip on my shoulder."
- BBC SportJun 17, 2026, 11:02 PMBellingham 'put noise aside' ahead of England win over Croatia
England's Jude Bellingham says he "put the noise aside" to focus on their World Cup opener against Croatia and is pleased to have contributed a goal in a 4-2 win.
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