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World Cup 2026

Viva's Power Rankings — No.6: England, sixty years of hurt, Bellingham at his peak, and the squad that has no more excuses

England have not won the World Cup since 1966. In 2026 they have Bellingham at 22, a deep and talented squad, and no more reasons to fail. The defensive injuries are a concern. The attacking quality is not.

World Cup 2026

Top 10 World Cup 2026 Stars — No.6: Jude Bellingham, the weight of England and the quality to carry it

Jude Bellingham is 22 years old and the most important player England have had since the 1990s. Real Madrid built their system around him. England have done the same. In 2026 the weight of a nation arrives alongside the talent to handle it.