He’s so important – Thibaut Courtois names England’s best player at World Cup

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has named Jude Bellingham as England’s best-performing player at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Courtois shared his opinion during an interview with Sky Sports ahead of Belgium’s UEFA Nations League clash against Turkey on Thursday.

The Belgian goalkeeper praised Bellingham’s performances at the tournament, describing his display as outstanding and highlighting his importance to Real Madrid.

“I think Jude had an amazing World Cup. From the games I watched, he was probably England’s best player,” Courtois said.

He added that the midfielder had maintained his impressive form since returning to Real Madrid, where both players are teammates.

“He’s carried that level over to Madrid, and he’s so important to us,” Courtois added.

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Bellingham finished the 2026 World Cup with seven goals and one assist, further underlining his contribution to England’s campaign.