https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7425052/2026/07/06/jude-bellingham-england-mexico/
Sky Sports Football has reported that while Harry Kane is not at risk of missing the World Cup semi-final due to having no yellow cards, Jude Bellingham, along with three other England players, must proceed cautiously in the upcoming quarter-final. These players, including Declan Rice, Marc Guehi, and Nico O’Reilly, each have a yellow card from earlier in the tournament, and another booking would rule them out of the semi-final if England advances. England is set to face Norway in the quarter-final on July 12, 2026, following a narrow victory over Mexico. Under FIFA’s 2026 regulations, yellow cards are reset after the group stage and again after the quarter-finals.
Key Takeaways
Sky Sports indicates that Bellingham and three other players are at risk of suspension, but Kane is not.
Market pricing suggests a moderate decrease in confidence for England’s progress due to Bellingham’s potential suspension.
