England Claims World Cup Semi-Final Spot with Extra-Time Win Over Norway; Bellingham Stars

England has advanced to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Norway in a closely contested quarter-final match played in Miami. Jude Bellingham emerged as the star of the game, netting both goals for the English side, including the crucial winner in extra time.

The match was a tense battle, with Norway initially taking the lead in the 36th minute thanks to a spectacular goal from Andreas Schjelderup, which found the back of the net after hitting the post. However, Bellingham equalized just before halftime, bringing England back into the game. The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither could find a breakthrough, forcing the match into extra time.

In the opening minutes of extra time, Bellingham struck again, capitalizing on a rebound after Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved a shot. This second goal proved to be the decisive blow, as Norway was unable to mount a comeback. Despite a valiant effort and a disallowed goal earlier in the match, Norway's World Cup journey concluded at this stage.

England now looks ahead to the semi-finals, where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland. The victory marks a significant achievement for the English team as they continue their pursuit of the World Cup title.