Jude Bellingham slaps Argentine player after defeat, sparks fight

England midfielder Jude Bellingham slapped Argentina substitute Valentín Barco on the back of his head following his team's 1-2 FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final defeat. Barco pushed Bellingham in response, sparking a scuffle involving players from both teams. The incident occurred while Barco was celebrating Argentina's victory with his teammates and Bellingham was standing nearby.