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Messi and Bellingham Clash Verbally After Controversial Goal in World Cup Semifinal

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First reported by N12 · Jul 15, 2026

What happened

In the 2026 World Cup semifinal, Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham engaged in a heated argument after England's first goal, which Messi claimed should have been disallowed due to a foul on him. The goal stood, and Argentina went on to defeat England, with the incident sparking widespread debate online.

01Messi and Bellingham argued on the field after England’s first goal in the 2026 World Cup semifinal.
02Messi claimed he was fouled before the goal and that it should have been disallowed.
03Referee Ismail Alfat allowed the goal to stand despite Messi’s protest.
04Bellingham denied any foul occurred and dismissed Messi’s claims during their exchange.
05The confrontation was widely shared on social media, sparking debate among fans.
06Argentina eliminated England and advanced to the World Cup final following the match.

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