England midfielder Jude Bellingham lost his temper and attacked Argentina substitute Valentín Barco following the end of the 2026 World Cup semi-final between the two sides.
Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a dramatic comeback — a "remontada" — overturning a one-goal deficit to claim a deserved victory and book their place in the 2026 World Cup final against Spain.
A brawl broke out between England and Argentina players at the end of the match, triggered by Bellingham, after widely circulated footage showed the English player slapping Argentina substitute Valentín Barco on the back of the head during his side's goal celebrations.
Videos shared on social media showed Bellingham approaching Barco amid a tense atmosphere, before players and members of both coaching staffs intervened to defuse the situation.
Bellingham had been the most on-edge England player throughout the match, and was caught by broadcast cameras in a verbal altercation with Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
Bellingham appeared to be the most affected England player by the defeat, seen crying on the pitch after the final whistle, before going on to attack the Argentina player.