Jude Bellingham strikes Argentina's Valentin Barco after World Cup semifinal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 10:33 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
After England's 2-1 World Cup semifinal loss to Argentina, Jude Bellingham was seen hitting Argentinian player Valentin Barco in the back of the head. The incident occurred as Bellingham stood on the pitch, grappling with the defeat. It is unclear if Barco provoked the altercation. Bellingham's actions have drawn attention amid England's emotional fallout from losing a lead in the late stages of the match.
- •England lost to Argentina in the World Cup semifinal, 2-1.
- •Bellingham struck Barco during post-match celebrations.
- •The incident was captured by cameras on the field.
- •England failed to maintain a 1-0 lead into the last minutes.
- •Bellingham was emotional after the heartbreaking defeat.
- 8:38 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
- 8:38 AMBBC Sport — Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
- 8:21 AMYahoo Sports — Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina star after England exit World Cup
- 7:03 AMYahoo Sports — Belingham appears to slap Argentina's Barco after World Cup exit
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — England's Jude Bellingham confronts Argentina players after semifinals loss, appears to slap Valentín Barco
- 10:33 PMYahoo Sports — Watch Jude Bellingham slap Argentina player in the head after blowing World Cup semifinal
"England star Jude Bellingham appeared to slap Argentina's Valentin Barco on the back of his head following the frustrating World Cup elimination on Wednesday. Argentina rallied late in the game to beat England 2-1 and reach Sunday's final, in which they will face Spain.
"Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
"Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:38 AMBellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
- BBC SportJul 16, 2026, 8:38 AMBellingham slapped Argentina substitute after England exit
Jude Bellingham sparks melee as he slaps Argentina substitute Valentin Barco on the back of the head following England's 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat.
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 8:21 AMJude Bellingham slaps Argentina star after England exit World Cup
The Real Madrid player was pictured slapping an Argentina substitute on the back of the head as tempers flared at the end of the semi-final
- Yahoo SportsJul 16, 2026, 7:03 AMBelingham appears to slap Argentina's Barco after World Cup exit
England star Jude Bellingham appeared to slap Argentina's Valentin Barco on the back of his head following the frustrating World Cup elimination on Wednesday. Argentina rallied late in the game to beat England 2-1 and reach Sunday's final, in which they will face Spain.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 11:43 PMEngland's Jude Bellingham confronts Argentina players after semifinals loss, appears to slap Valentín Barco
Bellingham exchanged words with Lionel Messi, Rodrigo De Paul and more during the contentious matchup.
- Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 10:33 PMWatch Jude Bellingham slap Argentina player in the head after blowing World Cup semifinal
Here's a look at England's star, who appeared to hit 21-year-old Valentin Barco after the loss.
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