England Edges Norway in Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semifinals

The England national team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 World Cup, securing a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway in extra time. The quarterfinal match, held at Miami Stadium in the USA on Sunday morning, July 12, 2026, saw Jude Bellingham emerge as the hero for England.

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Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero of The Three Lions' victory by scoring the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, shortly after the extra time began. The 23-year-old midfielder took advantage of a rebound inside the penalty box to beat goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

Bellingham netted the decisive goal in the 93rd minute, capitalizing on a rebound within the penalty area. Norway had initially taken the lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup fired a powerful shot from outside the box, following a pass from Martin Odegaard. The goal was initially reviewed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) before being confirmed.

England managed to equalize just before the first half concluded. In the second minute of first-half injury time, Anthony Gordon provided a through pass to Bellingham, who leveled the score at 1-1. England had another goal disallowed for offside just before halftime.

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Andreas Schjelderup scored a powerful shot from outside the penalty box after receiving a pass from Martin Odegaard.

The second half saw both teams creating chances, with Norway having a goal disallowed by VAR in the 55th minute due to a foul. The match remained tied 1-1 through 90 minutes, forcing it into extra time. England's victory propels them into the World Cup semifinals, while Norway's tournament run ends at the quarterfinal stage.

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In the second minute of injury time in the first half, Anthony Gordon sent a breakthrough pass to Jude Bellingham, who immediately took a shot at Norway's goal to level the score at 1-1.