Bellingham Double Sends England Into World Cup Semi-Finals After Extra-Time Win Over Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the winner in extra time, as England defeated Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
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England advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1 in extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals in a hard-fought quarter-final in Miami, according to SABC News.
Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway with what BBC Sport described as an "outstanding strike," putting Norway ahead during the match. England responded just before half-time as Bellingham equalised, a moment highlighted by BBC Sport as pivotal in shifting momentum.
Bellingham struck again in extra time to give England a 2-1 lead, a goal described by BBC Sport as coming from the "man of all the moments." The goal proved decisive, though Norway came close to leveling when Torbjorn Heggem had a goal disallowed by VAR for a foul by Erling Halaand on Elliot Anderson, BBC Sport reported.
Earlier in extra time, England had a penalty appeal overturned after Djed Spence was judged to have initiated contact with Norway’s Oscar Bobb, according to BBC Sport. The decision preserved Norway’s 1-1 position at the time.
England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals, with the match scheduled for Wednesday in Atlanta, SABC News confirmed.