Most teams in the 2026 FIFA World Cup have a "number 10," but that doesn't always mean they wear the No. 10 on their jersey.For England, it matches up -- Jude Bellingham is the number 10 and wears those digits on his shirt, too.But this is more about a position, and about the history of world football and uniforms, than it is about the actual digits themselves.Here's what to know about a "number 10" in footballing terms.MORE: Singing Hey Jude as Bellingham sets epic World Cup recordWhat's a number 10 in soccer?A number 10 is a player who lines up near the front of midfield, often called an attacking midfielder.They usually sit just off the back of the striker as the second-most-forward player on the attacking side.They often have immense creativity and skill -- like Lionel Messi.MORE: An o