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England reaches World Cup semi‑finals after 2‑1 extra‑time win over Norway

England defeated Norway 2‑1 after extra time in the quarter‑final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Norway took the lead in the 35th minute through Andreas Schjelderup. Jude Bellingham equalised in first‑half stoppage time and scored the winning goal in the 103rd minute, taking his tournament tally to six. The victory sends England to a semifinal clash with Argentina, while Norway’s historic run – their first ever World Cup quarter‑final – ends.

Post‑match reactions varied. England coach Thomas Tuchel praised the result but criticised his side’s performance, calling it “sloppy” and “not fast enough”. Bellingham defended the team, noting the difficulty of playing against top opponents like Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard. Former Norway international Alfie Haaland claimed the Norwegians were “robbed” by the referee. Norwegian coach Stale Solbakken alleged that the ball hit the overhead Spider‑Cam cable before Bellingham’s equaliser, a claim FIFA denied after sensor data showed no evidence of contact. The match also highlighted Norway’s breakthrough, with Haaland scoring six goals in the tournament before being held scoreless in the quarter‑final.

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