Queiroz explains heated exchange with Bellingham after England-Ghana draw

Carlos Queiroz has explained his heated exchange with Jude Bellingham during Ghana's 0-0 draw with England at the 2026 World Cup. Bellingham was pulled away from the Ghana bench as tensions flared at half‑time after fouling Jerome Opoku moments before the whistle.

Queiroz said: "He had a bad reaction with some bad names, that’s why the story started. My intention was to tell him to cool down with that tackle. It could be a second yellow card, a red card, because he went with his foot against my player." He added: "It was nothing special.

It’s just that emotional moment, the moment he had one word that is not in the book of life. It could create a little bit of fire. But immediately as professionals we pulled up. Football is something for brave people – not for people dancing in tuxedos." England manager Thomas Tuchel defended Bellingham, saying: "No one got under our skin.

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