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

Jude Bellingham was the hero for England, scoring twice, including the decisive goal in extra time, to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Norway in their World Cup quarter-final clash. The win propels England into the semifinals, marking their second appearance in the final four in the last three World Cup tournaments.

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Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 in an extra time thriller in their World Cup quarter-final in Miami Stadium on Saturday.

Norway took a surprise lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup unleashed a powerful shot from outside the box that found the back of the net off the far post. However, England managed to pull level just before halftime. In the second minute of first-half stoppage time, Bellingham equalized with a composed finish after gliding into the box and evading defenders.

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

The match remained deadlocked through the second half, with both teams creating chances. England eventually found the breakthrough early in the first period of extra time. A shot from substitute Morgan Rogers was fumbled by Norway's goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, and Bellingham was quickest to react, tapping in the rebound for the winning goal.

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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 journey in the tournament ends at the quarter-final stage. Their star striker Erling Haaland was substituted midway through extra time, ending his impressive streak of scoring in 14 consecutive competitive international appearances. England now awaits the winner of the match between Argentina and Switzerland in the semifinals, as they continue their quest for a second World Cup title.

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Substitute Morgan Rogers fired a shot from outside the box that Orjan Nyland failed to catch, the ball deflecting into the goalmouth. Bellingham darted in and beat his man to the ball for the easy putback.