Will Jobe Bellingham Play Against Real Madrid in Club World Cup?

Borussia Dortmund fought their way to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a gritty 2-1 win over CF Monterrey in their Round of 16 clash on 2 July (2025). They will be facing off against the La Liga giants Real Madrid in the quarterfinals, with many dubbing this as the ‘Bellingham derby’ after the possibility of the two sides meeting became a reality. That is because Jobe Bellingham, the younger brother of Jude Bellingham, plays for Borussia Dortmund and has impressed in the tournament. However, there is now a twist in the tale with a new update ahead of the Real Madrid vs. Borussia Dortmund clash.

Will Jobe Bellingham Clash With His Brother Jude At The Club World Cup?

Jobe Bellingham played in Borussia Dortmund's win over Monterrey in the Round of 16 clash. He had a relatively decent game, helping drive his side forward and also winning quite a few key duels to trouble the Mexican side's players. However, Bellingham ended up picking seeing a yellow card in the 28th minute after a rash challenge, which forced the referee to reprimand him.

That was the second booking that the English midfielder picked up at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. He had also been booked in the win over Ulsan HD in the group stages as well. As per FIFA's rules, any player who picks up two yellow cards in the group stages or early knockout rounds at the Club World Cup will have to serve out a one-game suspension. As a result, Jobe Bellingham will not be able to play against his brother Jude, when Dortmund face off against Real Madrid at the quarterfinals. He will be suspended for the clash and can only watch the match from the stands, robbing the football world of its first chance to see the two Bellingham brothers face off against one another in a major international tournament.

How Has Jobe Bellingham Performed This Season?

Jobe Bellingham has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign in European football in the 2024/25 season, where he truly started showing the world that he has what it takes to play at the very top. The 19-year-old midfielder enjoyed a successful 2024/25 campaign with Sunderland, playing a vital role in helping them earn promotion to the Premier League. Bellingham made 43 appearances for the Black Cats, scoring four goals and providing three assists, helping them make the Championship playoffs and win the Championship final to earn a berth in English football's top flight.

Bellingham's impressive performances in the Championship sparked an interest from Borussia Dortmund, who made a move for him before the 2025 Club World Cup. They ended up paying over £30 million for the midfielder's signing, which Sunderland claimed to be a club-record sale. Jobe Bellingham also performed well in the Club World Cup, scoring and assisting one goal apiece and producing some efficient performances to help them reach the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, however, the 19-year-old won't be able to play against his brother Jude's Real Madrid side and will be hoping Dortmund can defeat the Spanish giants without him and move on to the semifinals.