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World Cup 2026

England broke protocol at medal ceremony

England

England won the third-place match 6:4.

But fans were moved by the action taken by the English players during the bronze medal ceremony.

The England players invited Jason Steele to accept the medal.

Steele is a 35-year-old Brighton goalkeeper who was part of the England camp as an extra goalkeeper for training. He was not registered and as a result FIFA did not award him a bronze medal.
However, England's stars did not let their teammate leave the World Cup empty-handed.
Jude Bellingham, Morgan Rogers and Dean Henderson made a move that everyone liked.
Ignoring official FIFA protocol, they invited Steele to the podium and made sure he received a medal.

Brighton's goalkeeper burst into tears. They were tears of joy.