Jude Bellingham addresses heated Lionel Messi interaction during England’s World Cup semi-final loss‎

Jude Bellingham and Lionel Messi exchanged words during the 2026 World Cup semi-final, with many believing Bellingham poked the bear. With the game tied at 0-0, Bellingham and Messi had a heated on-field interaction early in the second half, which set the tone for an exciting second half.