Jude Bellingham Scores Twice as England Beats Norway in Extra Time
Jude Bellingham goals against Norway helped England come from behind to win 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. His first goal tied the match before halftime, while his second sent England into a semi-final against Argentina.
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Bellingham’s Brace Sends England Into the World Cup Semi-Finals
Norway Takes the Lead in Miami
The match took place at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, July 11. The heat reached about 33 C before kickoff, making the conditions hard for both teams.
England had more of the ball early, but Norway created the first clear chance. Erling Haaland headed the ball toward Jordan Pickford in the 35th minute, but the England goalkeeper made the save.
Norway scored one minute later.
Patrick Berg won the ball from Harry Kane near the halfway line and moved it toward Andreas Schjelderup on the left. Schjelderup drove forward and sent a hard cross-shot off the far post and into the net.
The goal gave Norway a 1-0 lead and changed the pace of the match.
Alexander Sorloth sent a shot over the bar, while Martin Odegaard forced Pickford to make another stop. Norway also had a two-on-one break, but England’s defenders recovered before Sorloth could find Haaland.
Bellingham Brings England Level
England struggled to turn possession into clear chances for much of the first half. Bellingham then gave his team the goal it needed during added time.
Anthony Gordon passed the ball inside near the edge of Norway’s box. Bellingham controlled it, moved past a defender and placed a low shot beyond goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.
The goal came in the 45th minute plus two minutes of added time, making the score 1-1 at the break.
Kane placed the ball in the net soon after, but the goal did not count because he was offside. A video review supported the decision.
Norway coach Stale Solbakken later said he thought the ball had hit an overhead camera cable before England’s equalizer. FIFA said data from the sensor inside the ball found no contact with the cable.
Norway Keeps Testing England
England coach Thomas Tuchel brought Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze onto the field at halftime.
The changes gave England more speed, but Norway continued to create chances.
Torbjorn Heggem thought he had put Norway back in front in the 56th minute after scoring from a rebound. A video review found that Haaland had fouled Elliot Anderson before the finish, so the goal was removed.
Norway came close again when David Moller Wolfe’s header hit the crossbar.
Saka caused problems on England’s right side. One cross passed across the face of the goal, while another low ball missed every England player inside the box.
Neither team scored before the end of normal time. The 1-1 score meant another 30 minutes were needed.
Bellingham Scores the Extra-Time Winner
England took the lead three minutes into extra time.
Morgan Rogers fired a long-range shot toward Nyland. The Norway goalkeeper stopped the first effort but could not hold the ball.
Bellingham followed the play and reached the rebound before the nearby defenders. He sent the ball into the net to give England a 2-1 lead.
England later received a penalty after Djed Spence went down inside the box. The referee checked the replay and cancelled the call.
Norway pushed forward during the closing minutes, but England blocked the remaining efforts and kept its lead.
Haaland did not score for the first time at the 2026 World Cup. He left the field during the second half of extra time after Norway’s coach said he was dealing with fatigue and a leg problem.
Bellingham Responds After England’s Win
Bellingham’s two goals raised his tournament total to six, matching England captain Harry Kane. England Football reported that they became the first England pair to score more than five goals each at one men’s World Cup.
“This team showed yet again that they can do it,” Bellingham said after the match.
Tuchel was pleased with the result but said England must play better in the semi-final.
“The result is fantastic. We’re in the last four,” Tuchel said. He added that he was not happy with parts of the team’s display.
Key Match Information
- Final score: Norway 1-2 England after extra time
- Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final
- When: Saturday, July 11, 2026
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
- Norway scorer: Andreas Schjelderup, 36th minute
- England scorer: Jude Bellingham, 45+2 and 93rd minutes
- Score after 90 minutes: 1-1
England’s Next Match
- England’s next opponent: Argentina
- Semi-final date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
- Semi-final venue: Atlanta Stadium
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. BST, or 3 p.m. ET
England Moves On to Face Argentina
England did not control the full match, but the team found a way to recover after falling behind.
Pickford made key saves, the defence handled Norway’s late pressure, and Rogers helped create the winning goal. Bellingham finished both of England’s main chances when the team needed him.
The result gives England its fourth men’s World Cup semi-final appearance. It also marks the team’s fourth semi-final across its last five major tournaments.
England will now return to Atlanta to play defending champion Argentina on Wednesday, July 15. Argentina reached the final four by beating Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.
Norway leaves the tournament after reaching its first men’s World Cup quarter-final. The team returned to the competition after a 28-year absence and pushed England until the final minutes of extra time.
Who do you think will win England’s semi-final against Argentina, and which team will lift the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy? Share your predictions in the comments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Jude Bellingham scored both of England’s goals. He levelled the match in first-half added time, then scored again in the 93rd minute after goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland failed to hold Morgan Rogers’ shot.
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final. The match finished 1-1 after 90 minutes before Bellingham scored the winning goal early in extra time.
England will face Argentina in the semi-final on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The match is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET or 8 p.m. BST.
England will play Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The winner will move on to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
Bellingham has scored six goals in the tournament. His two goals against Norway brought him level with Harry Kane as England’s leading scorers at the 2026 World Cup.
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