English midfielder Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals yesterday at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens.
The win propelled England into the semi-finals while eliminating the Norwegian side in their first tournament appearance this century.
Andreas Schjelderup, the Norwegian forward, scored in the 36th minute with a powerful strike from the left side of the penalty area. Jude Bellingham equalized for England in the 45+2nd minute with a driven finish following build-up play involving Anthony Gordon. Bellingham then secured the winner in the 93rd minute by reacting quickest to a rebound after Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland spilled a shot from substitute Morgan Rogers.
The match saw an even first half, a tense second period with a disallowed Norway goal due to a foul by Erling Haaland, and England dominating extra time.
England, now in their fourth World Cup semi-final and first since 2018, advance with strong knockout form. Norway, despite a spirited run that included shocking Brazil earlier, exit the tournament. Key statistics highlight England’s slight edge in expected goals and resilience under pressure in the Florida heat.
England will face the winner of Argentina versus Switzerland in the semi-final on Wednesday.