Norway 1-2 England: Bellingham Double Sends Three Lions Into Semi-Finals
Norway 1-2 England after extra time: Jude Bellingham scored twice as England came from behind in sweltering Miami to reach the World Cup 2026 semi-finals.
Main Match Story
England reached the World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a tense 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway at Miami Stadium, as Jude Bellingham again delivered the decisive moments.
Norway led through Andreas Schjelderup in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalised in first-half stoppage time after collecting Anthony Gordon’s pass. He struck again three minutes into extra time, reacting quickest when Orjan Nyland could only push away Morgan Rogers’ effort.
First-Half Analysis
The fierce heat and humidity contributed to a tense opening. Norway went ahead when Schjelderup’s dipping effort deceived Jordan Pickford, but England restored parity when Bellingham controlled Gordon’s pass and finished beyond Nyland.
Second-Half Analysis
Thomas Tuchel withdrew the struggling Declan Rice and Noni Madueke at half-time, introducing Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka. Norway thought they had retaken the lead through Torbjorn Heggem, but VAR ruled the goal out after Erling Haaland pushed Elliot Anderson.
David Moller Wolfe later headed against the crossbar as England rode their luck and the match moved into extra time.
Extra-Time Analysis
Morgan Rogers tested Nyland in the 93rd minute, and Bellingham reacted first to the goalkeeper’s spill. Norway struggled to respond as fatigue increased, while Haaland was substituted at the extra-time interval after a subdued display.
Key Events
- 36′: Andreas Schjelderup scored after Martin Odegaard’s assist.
- 45+2′: Jude Bellingham equalised from Anthony Gordon’s pass.
- Second half: Torbjorn Heggem’s goal was ruled out for Haaland’s push.
- Second half: David Moller Wolfe headed against the crossbar.
- 93′: Bellingham scored after Nyland spilled Morgan Rogers’ shot.
- After extra time: Norway 1-2 England.
Norway Team Analysis
Norway leave with pride after a historic run. Schjelderup and Odegaard combined for the opener, but Haaland was kept quiet and his push contributed to the disallowed second-half goal.
England Team Analysis
England were not fluent, but their resilience and Bellingham’s big-game influence carried them through. The midfielder restored belief before half-time and then produced the winning moment in extra time.
Final Score
After extra time: Norway 1-2 England.
Full-time: Norway 1-1 England.
Half-time: Norway 1-1 England.
Goals: Andreas Schjelderup 36′; Jude Bellingham 45+2′, 93′.
Assists: Martin Odegaard 36′; Anthony Gordon 45+2′.
Venue: Miami Stadium.
Attendance: 64,478.
What This Result Means
England advance to face Argentina in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Norway exit after reaching their first World Cup quarter-final.
Man of the Match
Jude Bellingham. He scored both England goals and again delivered in the tournament’s biggest moments.
Hot Stat
Bellingham has six goals at World Cup 2026 and has produced match-defining contributions in consecutive knockout rounds.
Final Analysis
Norway 1-2 England was decided by mentality, timing and Bellingham’s ability to seize decisive moments. Norway were dangerous and unfortunate, but England survived to move one victory from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966.