In the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup, the England national team defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time. Thanks to two goals from Jude Bellingham, the team advanced to the tournament's semi-finals.
Match Summary
The match, held in Miami, began with a goal from the Norwegians. In the 36th minute, a shot by Andreas Schjelderup hit the post and entered the English goal.
In the second half, on the second minute of added time, Jude Bellingham equalized, scoring a precise shot from close range, leveling the score at 1-1. The teams went into halftime with an equal result.
Attempts and Decisive Moments
In the 56th minute, Torbjørn Heggem scored the second goal for Norway. However, after a video review (VAR), it was determined that Erling Haaland committed a foul in the penalty area, and the goal was disallowed.
After the end of regular time with the score at 1-1, the match proceeded to extra time. In the 93rd minute, Morgan Rogers' shot was saved by Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland, but Bellingham managed to send the rebound into the net, scoring his second goal and securing England's 2-1 victory.
Significance of the Match
Thus, England has reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2018. Norway, meanwhile, exited the tournament after its first-ever quarter-final match.
In the semi-finals, England will face the winner of the Argentina vs. Switzerland match. At the time of writing, the final match of the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals has not yet taken place and is scheduled for July 12 at 06:00 Tashkent time.