Several Real Madrid stars showcased impressive performances during the World Cup 2026 with their national teams. Notably, three Merengue players—Marc Cucurella, Kylian Mbappe, and Jude Bellingham—were named in the World Cup 2026 Best XI.

Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior, both of whom faced criticism in their previous seasons with Los Blancos, displayed top-notch performances in the tournament. Mbappe clinched the Golden Boot by scoring 10 goals.

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According to Diario AS, the standout performance from Jude Bellingham with the English national team is particularly promising for Real Madrid. Bellingham’s form closely resembled that of his inaugural season with the Spanish club, a performance that had waned over the last two years.

Bellingham netted seven goals during the tournament, breaking the World Cup record for the most goals scored by a midfielder, surpassing James Rodriguez’s six goals in 2014. He also emerged as England’s top scorer, outpacing renowned striker Harry Kane.

This goalscoring prowess is crucial for the Merengues, who are eager to see more players contribute to their tally. Last season, Mbappe found the net 42 times and Vinicius added 22 goals, but the production fell sharply afterward, with Bellingham and Gonzalo Garcia managing only eight goals combined. Franco Mastantuono followed with three goals.

In addition to his goals and assists, Bellingham’s leadership during the tournament stands out, especially given Real Madrid’s need for strong leaders after a turbulent last season.

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Fans hope that Jose Mourinho will maximize Jude Bellingham’s talents next season, allowing him to maintain the impressive form he exhibited for England throughout the World Cup.