England Downs Norway 2-1, Reaches 2026 World Cup Semifinals

England secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup semifinals by defeating Norway 2-1 after extra time in a dramatic quarterfinal match. Jude Bellingham was the hero for the Three Lions, scoring both goals to overcome a deficit and secure their passage.

The match, held at Miami Gardens, Florida, saw England dominate possession but struggle to break down Norway's defense initially. Norway surprisingly took the lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup found the back of the net, following an earlier chance saved by England's Jordan Pickford from Erling Haaland.

England responded just before the first half concluded. Anthony Gordon delivered a pass to Bellingham, who scored his fifth goal of the tournament to equalize. Norway had opportunities to regain the lead in the second half, but Alexander Sorloth's header went wide, and Martin Odegaard's shot was saved by Pickford.

With the score tied, the game moved into extra time. Bellingham scored his second goal in the 93rd minute, capitalizing on a rebound after a save from Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland. England managed to hold on for the win, advancing to the semifinals for the fourth time in their history and for the first time in a World Cup held outside Europe.