England vs Norway 2-1 Highlights: Bellingham Braces Sends England to Semis
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in a thrilling FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal at Miami Stadium. Jude Bellingham was the hero for the Three Lions, scoring a phenomenal brace to secure England's place in the semifinals.
Match Video Highlights
Key Match Timeline & Goals
- 36th Minute — Norway Goal (1-0): Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway into a shock lead with a looping cross-shot that swept past Jordan Pickford and clipped the inside of the far post. The goal was assisted by Martin Ødegaard.
- 45+2 Minute — England Equalizer (1-1): In first-half stoppage time, Anthony Gordon picked out Jude Bellingham, who made a brilliant driving run into the box and slotted a low finish past Norwegian keeper Ørjan Nyland.
- 55th Minute — VAR Controversy: Norway thought they had restored their lead through Torbjørn Heggem, but VAR intervened and disallowed the goal. Referees ruled that Erling Haaland pushed England's Elliot Anderson before the corner kick was taken.
- 93rd Minute — England Extra-Time Winner (2-1): Just three minutes into extra time, substitute Morgan Rogers unleashed a fierce long-range shot. Nyland parried the ball directly into the path of Bellingham, who reacted fastest to smash home the rebound.
Match Overview & Statistics
| Statistic | Norway | England |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 1 | 2 (AET) |
| Goals | A. Schjelderup (36') | J. Bellingham (45'+2, 93') |
| Assists | M. Ødegaard (36') | A. Gordon (45'+2) |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 0.77 | 0.96 |
| Stadium Attendance | — | 64,478 |
What's Next?
With this victory, Thomas Tuchel’s England side advances to the World Cup semifinals. They will face either defending champions Argentina or Switzerland at Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 15. [
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