Bellingham double guides England to World Cup semis in extra-time win over Norway

Jude Bellingham's stellar performance, highlighted by two crucial goals, propelled England into the World Cup semifinals with a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway. The quarter-final clash, held at Miami Stadium, was a tense affair that saw England overcome an early deficit to secure their place in the final four.

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Bellingham scored the winner in the first half of extra time when he was quickest to pounce on a rebound from a save.

Norway drew first blood in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup unleashed a powerful shot that found the back of the net off the far post. However, England found their equalizer in first-half added time, with Bellingham demonstrating his predatory instincts by gliding into the box and firing past defenders. This goal marked Bellingham's sixth of the tournament, drawing him level with Harry Kane.

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Andreas Schjelderup had opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a rasping strike that went in off the far post.

The decisive moment arrived in the first half of extra time. Following a save by Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, the ball rebounded into the goalmouth. Bellingham was quickest to react, pouncing on the loose ball for an easy putback to give England the lead. The victory marks England's fourth semifinal appearance in their history, a significant achievement for a nation 60 years removed from their only World Cup title.

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Bellingham equalised for England in first-half added time when he glided into the box and fired past two defenders.

Norway's campaign ended with Erling Haaland being substituted halfway through extra time, ending his streak of scoring in 14 consecutive competitive international appearances. The match also saw Norway's first-ever World Cup quarterfinal appearance.

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Bellingham is now level with Harry Kane on six goals in the tournament.