🎥 Lashed out after the match! Why Bellingham hit an Argentine

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·16 July 2026

🎥 Lashed out after the match! Why Bellingham hit an Argentine

It was one of the most controversial moments after the semifinal. As could be seen both on TV cameras and in private recordings, an altercation broke out between England star Jude Bellingham and Argentina’s Valentin Barco after the match. Before that, Bellingham had slapped the 21-year-old on the back of the head.

😱 ¡EL ENGANCHÓN DE BELLINGHAM CON LOS JUGADORES DE ARGENTINA TRAS EL FINAL! #NuestroMejorMundial #NuestroMejorMundialAS @jfelixdiaz @as_tv
– Wednesday, 15 July 2026

The dispute apparently had already been brewing beforehand. Barco is said to have provoked the England bench after the equalizer instead of celebrating with his teammates. In addition, the Strasbourg player is also said to have celebrated provocatively again after the match.

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🚨 𝗡𝗘𝗪: It is now reported that Valentin Barco, the player Jude Bellingham slapped in the head, spent time provoking English players throughout the match. · When Enzo Fernandez equalized the match, Valentin Barco went on to the English players to taunt them instead of joining
– Thursday, 16 July 2026

Whether Bellingham will face any consequences after this incident is still unclear at the moment.

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