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England reaches World Cup semi‑finals after Bellingham’s double beats Norway
England advanced to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi‑finals by defeating Norway 2‑1 after extra time in Miami. Midfielder Jude Bellingham scored both goals, equalising in regular time and netting the winner in the first period of extra time.
England manager Thomas Tuchel described the performance as “sloppy” and “error‑prone,” saying the team had made its own life difficult despite the result. Bellingham pushed back, citing the extreme heat, the quality of Norway’s attackers – including Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard – and the difficulty of the conditions. Captain Harry Kane and former England star Wayne Rooney also defended the squad, urging improvement ahead of the semi‑final against Argentina.
The match marked Norway’s first ever World Cup quarter‑final appearance, highlighted by Haaland’s earlier heroics against Brazil. The victory sets up England’s semi‑final clash with defending champion Argentina on 15 July in Atlanta.