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FIFA WC 2026: Saka, Bellingham Eye England Milestones In Group L Opener Against Croatia
FIFA World Cup: England pair Bukayo Saka and Jude Bellingham are closing in on their 50th caps for the senior team at the FIFA World Cup 2026 when they launch their campaign against Croatia on Thursday (IST).
If Saka features against Croatia on Wednesday, he will win his 50th Three Lions cap at the age of 24 years and 285 days. He would become just the fourth England men's player to reach the landmark before turning 25, as per England Football stats.
Saka would join Wayne Rooney, Michael Owen and Raheem Sterling as the only England players to earn 50 caps before their 25th birthday. Only Rooney, Owen and Sterling reached the milestone at a younger age.
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