World Cup: Bellingham’s brace fires England into semi-finals as Haaland crashes out with Norway

Jude Bellingham delivered another decisive performance, scoring both goals to propel England into the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway. The Real Madrid midfielder's heroics booked England's spot in the last four, where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.

Norway started brighter and took a deserved lead in the 36th minute. Andreas Schjelderup, assisted by captain Martin Ødegaard, fired a superb strike into the top corner. The goal underwent a VAR check for a potential foul in the build-up before being confirmed.

England equalized just before halftime. Anthony Gordon threaded a pass to Bellingham, who finished clinically into the bottom corner. England thought they had taken the lead earlier, but Harry Kane's effort was ruled offside. Norway had another goal disallowed in the second half after a VAR review for a foul.

With neither team finding a winner in regulation time, the match went into extra time. England finally broke the deadlock in the 93rd minute when Bellingham reacted quickest to rifle home the rebound after goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland saved Harry Kane's shot. England held firm to secure the victory.

Bellingham's brace took his tally to six non-penalty goals at a single major tournament, equaling Gary Lineker's England record. At 23 years and 12 days, he also became the second-youngest player after Pelé to score two or more goals in successive World Cup knockout matches.