Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway into World Cup semis

Jude Bellingham's stellar performance propelled England into the World Cup semifinals, as they overcame Norway 2-1 after extra time in a hard-fought quarterfinal match in Miami. The Real Madrid midfielder scored twice, including the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, to secure England's passage to the final four.

Bellingham's brace doubled his tournament tally to six goals, half of England's total in the competition. His crucial contributions underscore his importance to the Three Lions' quest for a major title, something they have not achieved since 1966. Despite a challenging match where Norway initially took the lead, England's experience and Bellingham's brilliance ultimately prevailed.

The match saw a tense first half with few clear chances, though Norway's Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a remarkable strike. England, who had been outplayed for periods, responded through Bellingham. The victory marks England's fourth World Cup semifinal appearance and their fifth semifinal in the last five major tournaments, highlighting their consistent presence at the highest level of international football.

England now awaits the winner of the Argentina vs. Switzerland match, setting up a potential clash with Lionel Messi's side. The Three Lions will be looking to capitalize on their momentum and secure a place in the final, as they continue their pursuit of World Cup glory.

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Perfectly positioned to reclaim the ball dropped by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland after a shot from Morgan Rogers, he emerged to strike down Norway (2-1, 93rd minute) at the very start of extra time.