FIFA World Cup 2026: Thomas Tuchel set to remain England head coach d…

Atlanta [US], July 16 (ANI): England head coach Thomas Tuchel is expected to continue in his role through UEFA Euro 2028 after reportedly retaining the backing of the Football Association (FA), despite the Three Lions’ exit from the FIFA World Cup 2026 in the semifinal stage, according to ESPN. amunra.help

England’s wait for a first major men’s trophy since lifting the FIFA World Cup in 1966 continued after they suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat against defending champions Argentina in the semifinal in Atlanta on Wednesday (local time).

Anthony Gordon gave England the lead in the 55th minute, but Argentina staged a late comeback as Enzo Fernandez equalised in the 85th minute before Lautaro Martinez scored a stoppage-time winner to send the defending champions into the final against Spain.

According to ESPN, the FA remains committed to Tuchel, whose contract was extended before the World Cup and now runs until 2028. The report added that the governing body wants the German coach to continue leading the team despite England falling short of their goal of winning the World Cup.

Following England’s elimination, FA chief executive Mark Bullingham praised the efforts of the players, coaching staff and supporters while expressing disappointment over the result.

“It is heartbreaking to be so close," FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said in a statement, as quoted by ESPN.

“The players and Thomas gave it everything today and the squad, coaches and staff could not have worked harder during the tournament. I would like to thank them all and also give my heartfelt thanks to our wonderful fans here in the USA and at home. We felt your support every step of the way and we are all so disappointed not to go further."

England had looked on course to reach the final after taking the lead early in the second half through Anthony Gordon. The winger converted Morgan Rogers’ cross in the 55th minute to put the Three Lions ahead following a closely contested opening half in which both sides battled for control in midfield and created limited clear-cut opportunities.

However, Argentina gradually gained control of the contest after England retreated into a more defensive shape. The defending champions increased the pressure, with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford producing several important saves to keep England in front, while Alexis Mac Allister also struck the post as Argentina searched for an equaliser.

Argentina’s persistence eventually paid off in the 85th minute when Enzo Fernandez found the back of the net after receiving a pass from captain Lionel Messi to restore parity.

The defending champions completed the comeback in stoppage time as Messi delivered a cross into the penalty area for Lautaro Martinez, who headed home the winning goal to send Argentina into the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Despite England’s late attempts to force extra time, Argentina held firm to secure a dramatic victory and keep alive their hopes of retaining the World Cup title. Argentina will now face Spain in the final, while England will take on France in the third-place playoff as they conclude their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign. (ANI)

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Jude Bellingham is the eldest son of Denise and Mark Bellingham. His father was a sergeant in the West Midlands Police and a non-league footballer. His younger brother Jobe is also a footballer. Bellingham is of Irish descent through his father and Afro-Jamaican descent through his mother.

He plays as a midfielder for Real Madrid and the England national team. He attended Priory School in Edgbaston and graduated from Loughborough College with a BTEC level 3 certificate in sport in 2021. He grew up idolising Zinedine Zidane.

In July 2025, he was revealed as one of the cover stars for EA Sports FC 26, along with Jamal Musiala and Zlatan Ibrahimović. In September 2025, he was announced as a Laureus ambassador. In November 2025, he launched his own app called JB5. In April 2026, he bought a minority stake in Birmingham Phoenix.

What is Jude Bellingham Net Worth?

Jude Bellingham net worth estimated at around $50 million. The 23-year-old England midfielder is one of the most marketable footballers in the modern era.

He signed for Real Madrid in 2023 from Borussia Dortmund in a deal involving an initial fee of €103 million, which can rise to €133.9 million with performance-based add-ons. His contract runs through 2029. He earns an estimated annual base salary of €20.8 million, which works out to about €400,577 per week. His performance-based add-ons are up to €4.17 million per season.

Jude Bellingham Salary

Jude Bellingham’s contract with Real Madrid runs until June 2029. The Spanish club signed him from Borussia Dortmund for an initial fee of €103 million, with add-ons potentially pushing the total valuation past €133 million.

His base salary is approximately £345,000 per week, which equates to an annual gross figure of roughly £17.9 million before performance incentives. He sits just behind teammates Kylian Mbappé and David Alaba in guaranteed base earnings at the Bernabéu. In addition to his base salary, he secured an estimated $4.5 million in performance bonuses during the 2024-25 campaign.

Jude Bellingham Endorsements

Jude Bellingham has several major endorsement partnerships. He signed with Adidas in 2022 and has his own signature Predator Elite boots and a “JB Line” clothing collection launched in July 2024. He is also the face of the “Icon Takeover” campaign in 2026 and has been featured in World Cup campaigns alongside Messi and Beckham.

He became a “Friend of the House” for Louis Vuitton in summer 2024 and fronted their SS26 Formalwear campaign. He has a partnership with Lucozade Sport, where he co-created the “Ice Kick” flavor and was involved in product development and creative direction. He was named brand ambassador for Onside men’s grooming in June 2026. He also has endorsement deals with SKIMS and McDonald’s.

He runs his commercial interests through Bello & Bello Ltd, a media representation company managing his name and image rights. The company holds net assets of approximately $3.3 million, with his parents listed as director and company secretary.

Jude Bellingham House & Cars

Jude Bellingham owns a Ferrari 488 Pista. It has a V8 engine and goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.85 seconds. It is often considered the crown jewel of his collection.

Bellingham was gifted a black BMW XM plug-in hybrid SUV. It has a 4.4-litre V8 engine with an electric motor, delivering 644 horsepower. It is valued between £110,000 and £175,000. He is expected to drive a BMW to club-related activities. His car collection has been described as “low-key luxury.” Despite his collection, he has occasionally been spotted taking a taxi to training. His brother Jobe was spotted driving a prototype Polestar 5.

Bellingham is building a new mansion near his hometown in Barnt Green, Worcestershire. The property is being constructed on a two-acre site and is reportedly worth around €8 million. It is one of the most exclusive residential areas in the region. The main house will include a private trophy room to display his growing collection of silverware and individual awards. It will also have a designated barber room so Bellingham and his guests can get haircuts in the comfort of his own home.

Bellingham also owns a £5.5 million property in Madrid’s exclusive La Finca district. The house featured in the first episode of his YouTube series “Out of the Floodlights,” which showed him house-hunting with his family. The property has a large swimming pool, a home gym, a home theatre, a gourmet kitchen and stunning views of the Lafinka Golf Club and mountains. The 7,000-square-foot mansion has six bedrooms.

His mother Denise moved to Spain to help manage his schedule and daily affairs. She also cooks for him and drives him to training. The La Finca neighbourhood is also home to former teammates Toni Kroos and club legend Cristiano Ronaldo.

FAQs

Q. When was Jude Bellingham born?

A. Bellingham was born on June 29, 2003.

Q. Which club does Jude Bellingham play for?

A. Bellingham plays for Real Madrid.

Q. Who is Jude Bellingham’s younger brother?

A. His younger brother is Jobe Bellingham.

Q. Who was Jude Bellingham’s childhood idol?

A. His childhood idol was Zinedine Zidane.

Q. What app did Jude Bellingham launch?

A. Bellingham launched his own app called JB5.

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Shubman Gill's unbeaten 80 against England in the first ODI at Edgbaston was a lesson in calculated ODI batting rather than outright aggression. On a seamer-friendly surface, he absorbed pressure, rebuilt after India's early setbacks and accelerated at the right moments to steer the chase. Even cramps couldn't derail his composure, reinforcing why Gill, who is still uncertain for the second ODI in Cardiff, is rapidly becoming India's premier chase specialist, much like Virat Kohli.

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has implored the International Cricket Council (ICC) to create stronger pathways for emerging nations following the changes introduced in the formats of the T20 World cup and the ODI World Cup. The global body, in its annual meeting in Edinburgh, decided to tweak the format for the two marquee tournaments. However, the structural changes have very little to offer for the Associate Nations, and this has been called out by Ashwin.

Ashwin wants ICC to host more meaningful matches

Taking to social media platform X, Ashwin noted that the ICC’s changes to the fixture format made sense from a competitive standpoint but called for stronger pathway for emerging nations if the game had to grow. The former Indian cricketer called for associate nations to be included in every bilateral series, noting that teams like the Netherlands, the USA, Scotland, Nepal and Ireland need more meaningful matches. Ashwin pointed out that only the collective growth of the game will make it a spectacle in Olympics.

“The ICC’s changes to the fixture format for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup make sense from a competitiveness standpoint. But if the final goal is to grow the game, there needs to be a stronger pathway for emerging nations. Teams like the Netherlands, Scotland, Nepal, USA and Ireland need more meaningful matches ( FOR EXAMPLE: getting added as the third team into every bilateral series ), not just qualification tournaments. Let’s not forget, that collective growth will make this sport a spectacle at the olympics,” Ashwin wrote.

The ICC’s changes to the fixture format for the 2027 ODI World Cup and 2028 T20 World Cup make sense from a competitiveness standpoint.

But if the final goal is to grow the game, there needs to be a stronger pathway for emerging nations.

Teams like the Netherlands, Scotland,…

— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) July 16, 2026

In the 2027 ODI World Cup, 14 teams will take part in the tournament, as opposed to reports that earlier claimed that the global body was planning to trim it down to 12 teams. The Super Series and Super 7 rounds have been introduced. On paper, the new structure suggests that the ODI World Cup has expanded from 10 to 14 teams. But in reality, it’s 12 teams.

In the T20 World Cup 2028, the ICC has introduced a new “Super 10” stage and Eliminator matches. While the tournament will continue to feature 20 teams, the road to the semi-finals is set to become much more competitive. One of the biggest changes is the removal of the Super Eights stage. In its place, the ICC has introduced a larger Super 10 round, along with Eliminator matches that will effectively act as quarter-finals.

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