Jude Bellingham, the star of the England national team, revealed the role his mother played in helping him avoid suspension before facing Norway in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, a match that saw his remarkable performance and leadership of the 'Three Lions' to the semifinals.

Bellingham scored two goals against Norway, leading England to victory and securing a spot in the final four, where they await a tough match against Argentina next Wednesday.

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The Real Madrid player was among four players who risked missing the semifinal if they received a yellow card during the match against Norway, but he finished the game without any booking, ensuring his participation in the anticipated clash. After being awarded the Man of the Match prize for the fourth time in the tournament, Bellingham explained that his mother had been constantly warning him throughout the week about any behavior that could cost him a yellow card.

The English star said: 'My mother kept telling me all week to watch my words, my tackles, my reactions, and to control my emotions, so I wouldn't get a yellow card.'

He added that his commitment to staying calm on the pitch, along with the referee's management of the match, helped him go through the game without issues, praising the referee who gave players the opportunity to dialogue with respect, which made him more able to focus and avoid unnecessary clashes.

Bellingham concluded his remarks by stressing that the match was highly competitive, but he was happy to have come through it successfully, both in terms of achieving victory and avoiding suspension, to be present in the World Cup semifinal clash against Argentina.