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Jude Bellingham excels for England while Bernardo Silva struggles for Portugal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 7:15 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Jude Bellingham excels for England while Bernardo Silva struggles for Portugal

Summary

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Jude Bellingham starred for England in their 4-2 victory over Croatia. Bellingham scored, contributing both offensively and defensively with multiple tackles and recoveries. Meanwhile, Bernardo Silva had a frustrating performance for Portugal in their 1-1 draw against DR Congo, leading to his substitution at halftime. Both players represent Real Madrid and were central to their teams' performances in the opening round of group-stage matches.

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By the Numbers

•England defeated Croatia 4-2, with Bellingham scoring a goal.
•Portugal drew with DR Congo 1-1, where Silva struggled and was substituted.
•The matches were part of the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
•Bellingham displayed significant defensive contributions alongside his offensive play.
•Silva's early yellow card limited his effectiveness in the match.

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7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid World Cup Spotlight: Bellingham shines while Bernardo Silva disappoints

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The first round of group-stage matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to a close, and it has been as entertaining as everyone anticipated.Real Madrid players were in action for their respective n...
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