Jude Bellingham vows to pursue James Bond role as England advances in World Cup

England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 23, has been a standout at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the 4–2 win over Croatia and earning man‑of‑the‑match honours against Ghana and Panama. While preparing for England’s round‑of‑32 clash with the Democratic Republic of Congo, Bellingham appeared on Fox’s World Cup After Hours with James Corden. He said, “I’d love to be James Bond. I’ve watched all of them… I love James Bond,” and added that he would “love to be in a film, maybe even the role of Bond itself.” The Real Madrid player, who transferred for €103 million, described the ambition as his answer to the common question about life after football. He joked that “they haven’t found a new Bond yet, have they?” and even delivered the iconic line, “The name’s Bond, James Bond,” during the interview. Bellingham remains focused on England’s knockout match while keeping his acting dream in mind.