Jude Bellingham struck twice to lift England past Norway 2‑1 in extra time, sending the Three Lions into the World Cup semifinals. A 36th‑minute opener from Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway a 1‑0 lead with a left‑foot shot that crashed in off the far post. Bellingham equalised in first‑half stoppage time.
Both sides had a goal disallowed in 90 minutes. The match finished 1‑1, forcing extra time. Bellingham netted again three minutes into the extra period, making it 2‑1.
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken swapped Erling Haaland for Jørgen Strand Larsen at half‑time of extra time. England held on, securing a second semifinal appearance in three World Cups. The win keeps the team within reach of a final, the last of which was a triumph in 1966.
The result places England on a collision course with the winner of Argentina versus Switzerland, set for Atlanta. The match highlighted Bellingham’s influence and the resilience of England’s defense under Jordan Pickford, while Norway’s tactical shift under Solbakken failed to overturn the deficit.
Source: ESPN Soccer · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing