England's World Cup Squad Rated: Bellingham Shines, Pickford Struggles

In the long arc of English football's search for glory, the 2026 World Cup offered both a glimpse of what might be and a reminder of what still must be built. England reached the semi-finals in North America before Argentina ended their journey, leaving behind a tournament that will be remembered less for its conclusion than for the emergence of Jude Bellingham as a generational talent — and for the uneven supporting cast that surrounded him. It is the oldest of football stories: one player illuminating the path, while the team as a whole has not yet learned to walk it.