In a match packed with drama right to the final whistle, England overcame Norway 2-1 after a thrilling extra time to book their place in the 2026 World Cup semi-final, powered by an outstanding display from midfielder Jude Bellingham, who scored both goals. (ESPN)
Norway lead, then England respond
Norway stunned England by taking the lead in the 36th minute through a superb strike from a tight angle by Andreas Schjelderup, which flew in off the post. But England responded quickly: Bellingham equalised in first-half stoppage time after a cross from Anthony Gordon, calmly slotting the ball into the far corner. (Business Standard)
Bellingham settles it in extra time
After a 1-1 draw held through normal time, the match went to extra time, where Bellingham wrote the ending: he pounced on a rebound after Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland spilled a Morgan Rogers shot, reacting fastest to net the winner in the third minute of the first period of extra time. (CBS Sports)
The end of Haaland's historic streak
The match also carried a poignant personal storyline: Erling Haaland's remarkable run of scoring in 14 consecutive matches — a stretch in which he netted 27 goals — came to an end, as he failed to find the net against England. Despite the exit, Norway's run to the quarter-final in their first World Cup appearance in 28 years marks the deepest run in the nation's history. (Bleacher Report)
With the win, England reach the semi-final for the fourth time in their history, setting up a clash against defending champions Argentina that promises a huge night. Follow Malaab Al-An for full coverage of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals.
