England’s 0-0 draw with Ghana at the 2026 World Cup features controversy involving Jude Bellingham, who is not punished despite appearing to breach a newly highlighted IFAB/FIFA conduct-related rule. Multiple outlets report that Bellingham came under scrutiny during the match at Boston Stadium after he appears to cover his mouth while speaking with an opponent, an action described as potentially falling under the latest World Cup regulation. This rule is said to carry the possibility of a red card in confrontational situations. While the reports agree Bellingham was at risk and the incident drew attention during heated exchanges, none of the sources indicate that the referee issued a card or other sanction. The match also includes multiple aggressive or tense moments involving Bellingham, though he remains on the pitch. Times of India adds that he is named Player of the Match, despite England’s difficulty creating chances and the goalless result. Overall, the coverage centers on whether the new rule was applied to the incident and how it affects player behavior at the tournament.