Bellingham's Brace Sends England to World Cup Semifinal Clash with Argentina
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing a semifinal showdown with Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Jude Bellingham scored a brace as England came from behind to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the quarter-finals, advancing to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The victory sets up a high-profile clash against Argentina, who progressed earlier in the day.
Trailing after a first-half Norwegian goal, England equalized in the second half before Bellingham’s decisive strike in extra time sealed the win, according to Business Day. The match, played at Hard Rock Stadium, tested England’s resilience as they fought to overturn the deficit under pressure.
Bellingham defended the team’s performance following criticism from coach Thomas Tuchel, who described the display as lacking in quality. “We showed the ability to win dirty,” Bellingham said, per Complete Sports. “That’s part of being a strong team—getting results even when not at your best.”
Captain Harry Kane echoed the call for improvement ahead of the semifinal, urging higher standards against Argentina. “We know we can play better. Now we face one of the toughest tests possible,” Kane said, as reported by Complete Sports.
England will meet Argentina in the semifinals, a matchup that promises global attention and tactical intensity. The date and venue for the fixture are yet to be confirmed.