Jude Bellingham has been one of England’s two standout performers at this World Cup, alongside Harry Kane. The Real Madrid midfielder has scored six goals in the tournament so far.
Under head coach Thomas Tuchel, he’s played as a dynamic attacking midfielder, given the freedom to roam across the final third. Physical, hard-working, sharp in front of goal Bellingham has repeatedly driven England forward from midfield and created chances for his teammates.
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It’s not just the football that’s got people talking, though. England fans have taken a Beatles classic and made it his own. By now, it’s one of the most recognisable sounds coming out of the stands at this World Cup.
Where the ‘Hey Jude’ Chant Came From
It’s an adaptation of The Beatles’ 1968 song “Hey Jude.” Fans sing the chorus with the words swapped for “Hey, Jude Bellingham!”, then join in on the “na-na-na-na” outro that closes the track.
The chant goes back to his time at Borussia Dortmund. When he signed for Real Madrid, fans at the Santiago Bernabéu adopted it almost immediately, using it to mark his match-winning moments there as well.
It has since followed him onto the international stage first at the UEFA European Championship, and now at the World Cup, where entire stadiums join in whenever he gets the ball.
The chant clearly means something to him. On more than one occasion, he’s been seen taking a moment after a big performance just to take in thousands of fans singing his name.
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Asked about it in 2024, Bellingham didn’t hold back:
“I like the Beatles. I listen to the Beatles a lot. My style of music is a bit old so that’s right on my street. I really enjoy playing in front of the England fans. It’s a different experience for me because obviously, I play abroad. So when I can hear an English crowd for the first time every few months, I really enjoy it. They give me a lot of appreciation and a lot of love. And I try to give that back with my performances and my energy on the pitch.”
What ‘Hey Jude’ Was Originally About
The song itself has nothing to do with football. Paul McCartney wrote it to comfort John Lennon’s young son, Julian, while his parents were going through their divorce. Its most famous line “Take a sad song and make it better” was meant as a message of hope for a kid going through a hard time.
Fans have drawn their own connection between that and what they see from Bellingham on the pitch: a young player capable of handling pressure, turning matches around, and giving supporters something to hold onto.
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