Ex-FIFA ref: Jude Bellingham faces 'ban' as footage goes viral after England vs Argentina

Jude Bellingham is at serious risk of being fined or banned by FIFA after the England star let his emotions get the better of him.

That is according to former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA referee, Keith Hackett, who exclusively told Football Insider that the Real Madrid playmaker was "petulant and silly" at full-time.

Anthony Gordon got the party started at the Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, 15 July, before Lionel Messi turned on the style in the final few minutes.

The Barcelona legend assisted both Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the final 10 minutes, leaving the Three Lions and Thomas Tuchel shell-shocked.

It could have been even worse for England, however, as more ugly scenes broke out during Argentina's celebrations, and emotions overflowed.

Hackett has already suggested that the Argentinian FA should be fined after a political banner was unveiled, and Bellingham could face even worse.

Jude Bellingham 'petulant' at full-time as footage drops

New footage appears to show the 23-year-old slapping the back of Valentin Barco's head, who was immediately surrounded by his teammates.

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Hackett said: "FIFA's disciplinary panel at this World Cup have not covered themselves in glory.

"Allowing [Folarin] Balogun to have his ban suspended appears to show political interference [from Donald Trump].

"What Jude Bellingham did was a petulant and silly action, and he may well receive a fine or a ban. However, he may be lucky and the disciplinary panel decide to take no action."

FIFA's disciplinary panel has certainly made some interesting decisions during the 2026 World Cup, so it is impossible to predict what could happen to Bellingham.

England knocked out by player who 'should have been banned'

The Three Lions can certainly feel aggrieved by the overall scenes, but the blame ultimately falls on Tuchel's shoulders, being blamed for the substitutions.

However, Hackett pointed out to Football Insider that Martinez, Argentina's second goalscorer, shouldn't have been on the pitch in the semi-final.

Already on a yellow card against Switzerland, the Inter Milan star hopped the advertising boards to celebrate with the excited supporters.

Due to concerns around crowd surges, this action in the Premier League would have been immediately sanctioned with a yellow card.

In Martinez's case, it should have been a second yellow, which would have resulted in a red, and therefore, a suspension for the semi-finals.