England defeats Norway, ending Mick Jagger's World Cup 'bad‑luck' myth

England beat Norway 2‑1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter‑final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on 11 July, securing a place in the semifinals. Jude Bellingham scored both goals, the second in the 92nd minute, propelling the Three Lions past the Scandinavians.

Rock legend Mick Jagger attended the match in the stadium’s VIP area, accompanied by his son Lucas. His presence revived the long‑standing superstition that the Rolling Stones frontman brings misfortune to the teams he supports – a notion that began after his appearances at the 2010 World Cup. Social‑media users flooded the internet with memes and comments such as “It’s not coming home” and celebrated the end of the “Mick Jagger curse.”

Ronnie Wood also praised the English side after the win. The victory was celebrated across Britain and sparked widespread online discussion about the quirky link between a music icon and football fortunes.