Jude Bellingham slaps Argentina star after England exit World Cup
The raw emotion and high stakes of FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals spilled over into ugly scenes after the final whistle at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
England and Argentina fans were seen confronting each other after the full time whistle before armed police made multiple arrests.
Ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final between Argentina and England, coaches Lionel Scaloni and Thomas Tuchel, downplayed the backdrop to the contest, insisting there would be no heated exchanges on the pitch.
Last Saturday, July 11, England midfielder Jude Bellingham stood on the field and gazed up at the crowd as they showered him with The Beatles' "Hey Jude." England had just beaten Norway behind Bellingham's brace to advance to the semifinal — one step closer to winning the 2026 FIFA men's World Cup and bringing it home for the first time since 1966.
