New York: (RightNow) England’s midfielder Jude Bellingham lost his temper after a 1-2 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final.

Videos circulating on social media show Bellingham approaching celebrating Argentine players and slapping Valentin Barco on the back of the head. This led to a heated exchange and shoving between players from both teams.

Reports indicate the exact cause of the altercation is unknown, but Bellingham was pulled back by his teammates. He also had a heated argument with Messi and Rodrigo De Paul.

Bellingham, who performed excellently throughout the tournament, failed to impress in the semi-final. He was seen in tears as he left the field after the defeat.

It is noteworthy that England will now face France in the third-place match. It remains to be seen what disciplinary action FIFA will take regarding this incident.