TEARFUL Jude Bellingham was consoled by his family after England’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.
The superstar, 23, performed brilliantly as the Three Lions made it to the final four in North America.
Jude Bellingham looked distraught after the match Credit: World Cup 2026 News Pool (WCNP)
Bellingham, 23, was comforted by his girlfriend Ashlyn and parents Mark and Denise Credit: World Cup 2026 News Pool (WCNP)
‘s side came just short of reaching the final, as a pair of late goals consigned them to a last night.
After the game, went up into the stands to see girlfriend Ashlyn Castro and parents Mark and Denise.
In footage circulating online, the midfielder can be seen wiping tears away amid his incredible disappointment.
Jude and US influencer Ashlyn, 28, have been .
Bellingham hugs his mum after the match Credit: World Cup 2026 News Pool (WCNP)
The England star was so disappointed to be knocked out Credit: Getty
Mark and Denise, meanwhile, have supported him through every step of his impressive career to date.
Bellingham scored six goals during ‘s run.
Against Argentina he was involved in a – which he later played down.
After the final whistle former Brighton ace Valentin Barco.
England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in Atlanta Credit: Reuters
His frustration with Barco may have related to the midfielder’s celebrations following Enzo Fernandez’s equaliser – when he ran onto the pitch and jumped and cheered in front of England players.
Despite his devastation, Bellingham made time to speak to ITV and the BBC after the match.
Asked what had gone wrong, he told the former: “I think it’s a bit too early and to be honest it will probably be an internal matter.
“I much prefer to have those kinds of conversations with the lads and with the group.
“But I think the one thing that’s overriding for me is pride. Proud to represent my nation, and proud to have given them a few good moments along the way.
“I’ll be back and we’ll be back and we’ll try to give everything we have to bring it home for us.”
Bellingham then added to the Beeb: “I think we can take a lot from the experience, but it is so gutting.
“I wanted to be part of an England squad that finally did it (win a trophy), finally got it over the line, and to be here telling the fans that unfortunately the same things they’ve probably heard for years and years, it’s really gutting.
“I wish I could say more. I wish I could give one more win or two more wins.
“But at the moment, my heads a bit fuzzy with disappointment, so I’m sorry.”
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