England have booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after defeating Norway 2-1 after extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals in another match-winning display. The result ends Erling Haaland’s World Cup campaign and sends the Three Lions into the last four.
Jude Bellingham once again proved to be England’s hero, scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time and secure a place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The victory also brought an end to Erling Haaland’s hopes of leading Norway to a historic World Cup title.
Norway took the lead in the first half through Andreas Schjelderup, putting England under pressure.
However, Bellingham restored parity deep into first-half stoppage time before completing the comeback with the winning goal in extra time after reacting quickest to a rebound inside the penalty area.
The victory sends England into the World Cup semi-finals, where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland.
Bellingham’s latest brace continues his remarkable tournament, taking his goal tally to six and reinforcing his status as one of the standout performers of the competition.
Despite boasting attacking stars such as Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, Norway were unable to find a response after England’s comeback, ending their impressive World Cup journey in the quarter-finals.
England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted after the match that he was unhappy with aspects of his team’s performance despite the victory, while praising the determination that carried England through.
Bellingham, meanwhile, insisted the team’s resilience was more important than individual praise, saying the players “stuck together” throughout the contest.
England’s latest victory keeps alive their hopes of lifting a second FIFA World Cup trophy, with Jude Bellingham continuing to emerge as the driving force behind the Three Lions’ campaign. Norway, meanwhile, bow out with their heads held high after an impressive tournament led by Haaland and their talented young squad.