Lionel Messi had wild response to Jude Bellingham in heated exchange during England vs Argentina at FIFA World Cup 2026

Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham had a war of words during England vs Argentina.

In a heartbreaking night for ‘The Three Lions’, the 3x champions came back from behind in a thrilling 2-1 victory in the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham traded verbals

The showdown tonight between two of the best sides on the planet was full of drama, from Anthony Gordon scoring early, to Lionel Messi producing two wonderful assists to help his side secure a place in back-to-back World Cup finals.

These moments totally overshadowed a surprising argument between the Argentine and Jude Bellingham. After the referee had given a foul, the pair got in each other’s faces and began to debate what had just occurred.

Rather than settling the feud, a furious Messi gave his rival a dismissive look before waving him off with his head.

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Of course, it was the Inter Miami man who ended up having the last laugh.

While now 39, the superstar still oozes class.

Fans can watch Messi deliver an epic assist for Argentina here.

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