England coach Thomas Tuchel criticised after 2‑1 Norway win

England defeated Norway 2‑1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter‑final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, securing a place in the semi‑final against Argentina. Coach Thomas Tuchel said he was not satisfied with the performance, describing it as sloppy, slow and riddled with technical errors, and insisting the victory was largely due to luck. Midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored both goals, rebutted Tuchel’s comments, suggesting the coach may not understand the difficulty of playing in the extreme heat and humidity against players such as Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. Captain Harry Kane defended Tuchel, saying the criticism is intended to “drag out” the best version of the team. Former world‑cup winner Toni Kroos also backed Tuchel, stating the coach was “absolutely right” about the team’s shortcomings. The match sparked broader media discussion, including claims of a cable interfering with a goal (later denied by FIFA) and reports of online abuse directed at Norway’s Alexander Sörloth.