England Reach World Cup Semifinals as Bellingham Double Stuns Norway
England advanced to the World Cup semifinals after Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time to overturn a 1-0 deficit and defeat Norway 2-1. His brace equaled a historic feat previously achieved by Diego Maradona.
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England reached the World Cup semifinals after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway, sealed by a brace from Jude Bellingham, according to The Whistler and Complete Sports.
Norway had taken a 1-0 lead, but Bellingham’s two goals turned the quarterfinal on its head and ended Norway’s hopes of reaching the tournament’s last four for the first time. The match, played in Miami Gardens, Florida, saw England advance after a tense and physical encounter.
Bellingham became the first player to score back-to-back doubles in the knockout rounds of the World Cup, a feat previously matched only by Diego Maradona, Complete Sports reported. His performance drew immediate comparisons to the Argentine legend, whose own iconic World Cup moments defined past tournaments.
"Bellingham sent England into the World Cup semifinals with two goals," Complete Sports wrote, citing ESPN. The victory marks England’s second consecutive appearance in the semifinals, building on their previous deep run.
Images from the match show Bellingham celebrating his second goal, a moment captured by The Whistler at the height of England’s comeback. The publication dated its report July 11, 2026, shortly after the final whistle.
England will face their semifinal opponent next week, with preparations already underway. Bellingham’s form now places him among the tournament’s most influential players as the Three Lions push for their first World Cup title since 1966.