England reached the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals after a tense 2-1 victory over Norway after extra time in their quarterfinal clash in Miami Gardens. Jude Bellingham was once again the decisive figure, scoring both England goals after Andreas Schjelderup had given Norway a first-half lead.
The match began with England controlling possession and trying to impose their rhythm through midfield. Thomas Tuchel’s side looked to move the ball quickly between the lines, while Norway stayed compact and waited for chances to break through the pace and movement of Schjelderup and Erling Haaland.
England had more of the ball in the opening stages, but Norway defended with patience and carried real danger whenever they moved forward. Haaland was closely marked but still forced England to remain alert, while Schjelderup provided energy and directness in wide areas.
Norway stunned England in the 36th minute. Schjelderup found space and fired a shot that came off the post and went into the net, giving Norway a 1-0 lead. The goal changed the emotional direction of the game and put England under pressure in a knockout match they had been expected to control.
England responded just after halftime, with Bellingham equalising in the 47th minute. The goal came after a controversial sequence involving a Norway goal kick and a possible contact with the aerial camera cable, but the goal stood after review. Bellingham finished low into the far corner to make it 1-1 and bring England back into the contest.
The second half remained tense. Norway thought they had regained the lead in the 56th minute when Torbjørn Heggem scored after a corner, but the goal was ruled out following a video review because of a foul by Haaland inside the box. That moment proved crucial, as Norway lost the chance to move ahead again.
With neither side able to score before the end of normal time, the game moved into extra time. England then found the decisive moment in the 93rd minute. Morgan Rogers’ effort was not held cleanly by goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland, and Bellingham reacted quickest to slide in and score from close range, completing his brace and giving England a 2-1 lead.
Norway pushed hard in the remaining minutes and continued to threaten, but England defended with determination and managed the final stages with experience.
From a tactical perspective, England were not always fluent, but their resilience and individual quality made the difference. Norway showed structure, bravery and attacking threat, yet Haaland being kept scoreless limited their finishing power in key moments.
With this result, England advance to the semifinals, where they will face Argentina. Norway exit after a historic run to the quarterfinals, but Bellingham’s composure and England’s ability to survive pressure proved decisive.