Jude Bellingham is having the tournament of his life. An unofficial meme token riding his coattails is not.
As the England midfielder cements himself as Thomas Tuchel’s most critical player at the FIFA World Cup 2026, someone decided the best way to celebrate was launching a $JUDE token on the Solana blockchain. It promptly lost 98% of its value. Because of course it did.
Bellingham’s rise under Tuchel
Bellingham has become the centerpiece of England’s World Cup campaign, contributing both on the scoresheet and in shaping the team’s tactical identity. His performance has been central to England progressing through the group stages, including a notable victory against Croatia.
What makes Bellingham’s role particularly interesting is how Tuchel has deployed him. The German manager has leveraged Bellingham’s tactical versatility across multiple midfield positions, adjusting formations and roles depending on the opponent. Tuchel’s halftime tactical adjustments have drawn widespread praise, and Bellingham has been the player most capable of executing those in-game shifts.
