England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring in the 47th and 93rd minutes to lift his World Cup tally to six. The win came despite Norway taking the lead, missing a chance to double the score, having a goal ruled out and hitting the bar. Thomas Tuchel called the performance "sloppy" and "technically weak," insisting the victory was down to "pure mentality" rather than quality play.

Tuchel praised the squad's resilience but warned that the team must improve before the semi-final against DR Congo, noting the humid conditions and a 122‑minute marathon left little recovery time. Former England greats Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney backed Tuchel's assessment, highlighting the character shown after Ezri Konsa's injury and Declan Rice's late inclusion.

Bellingham defended the effort, acknowledging the difficulty of the match and the need to win "dirty" at times. England's path to the last four has been uneven, relying on individual brilliance from Bellingham and Harry Kane, who delivered crucial goals against Panama and DR Congo. The upcoming semi-final will test whether mental grit can compensate for the technical flaws exposed against Norway.