World Cup 2026: Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway to semi-finals
England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami on Saturday, securing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals for the first time in 60 years.
Match Summary
England rallied from a goal down to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday in Miami. Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the winner, to send England into the semi-finals for the first time since 1966.
Norway took a shock lead through Andreas Schjelderup in the first half. But Bellingham equalised just before the break, collecting a pass from Anthony Gordon and firing home with his weaker left foot.
Controversial Decisions
In the second half, Norway had a goal disallowed after a VAR review for a foul by Erling Haaland. England were later awarded a penalty, but it was overturned after VAR consultation. The match was played in temperatures above 30°C with high humidity, draining both teams.
Extra Time Heroics
Bellingham struck again in extra time, capitalising on a mistake by Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland to score his sixth goal of the tournament. Haaland, who had scored in 14 consecutive competitive matches for Norway, failed to find the net and was substituted at half-time of extra time.
England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals on Wednesday. This was the second time in the tournament that England have come from behind to win a knockout match, a feat they had not achieved since the 1966 final.
