In a dramatic World Cup 2026 quarter-final at the Miami Stadium, England mounted a stunning comeback to defeat Norway 2-1 in extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send the Three Lions into the semi-finals.
The Match That Had Everything
Norway stunned England early in the first half when Andreas Schjelderup lashed in a brilliant opener, putting the Scandinavian side ahead and silencing the traveling England support. Norway’s midfield, brilliantly orchestrated by Martin Ødegaard, dominated large spells of the game and even had a second goal ruled out in the second half.
But England found a way back. Jude Bellingham, the Real Madrid superstar, produced a moment of magic to level the scores before the end of normal time, taking his tournament tally to six goals.
As the game moved into extra time, both teams looked exhausted after 90 minutes of relentless football played in Miami’s humid conditions. Norway’s Torbjørn Heggem was substituted after suffering from cramp, while England manager Gareth Southgate turned to his bench, bringing on Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, and Morgan Rogers to inject fresh energy.
Bellingham’s Decisive Moment
The decisive moment came in the 93rd minute of extra time. Morgan Rogers unleashed a powerful shot from distance that Norwegian goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland appeared to have covered — but the keeper spilled the ball, and there, as he has been all tournament long, was Jude Bellingham, sliding in to tap home the rebound and send the England fans into delirium.
“That man again,” said Paul Robinson, former England goalkeeper, on BBC Radio 5 Live. “And he won’t score an easier goal than that. If you can’t catch it, parry it away. But who’s there? It’s Jude Bellingham.”
The goal marked Bellingham’s seventh of the tournament, putting him firmly in the conversation for the Golden Boot.
What’s Next for England?
England’s reward is a semi-final clash against the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15. Given that Argentina scraped past Cape Verde in a shockingly close last-16 encounter, and Switzerland knocked out Colombia on penalties in the quarter-finals, the path to the final remains treacherous but navigable.
England will be buoyed by their never-say-die attitude, having now won two knockout games from losing positions. However, concerns remain over their performance levels — the team failed to register a single shot on target in the entire second half against Norway.
Other World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Drama
The tournament has been full of surprises. Kylian Mbappé produced another stunning strike to end Morocco’s resistance and send France into the semi-finals, while Switzerland eliminated Colombia on penalties to set up a potential clash with the Three Lions. Argentina survived a monumental scare against Cape Verde, edging through in a match that nearly produced the biggest upset in World Cup history.
In other news, it was confirmed that Jürgen Klopp has reached an agreement to take over as Germany’s head coach, while Christian Pulisic suffered a leg fracture in Belgium’s World Cup loss and will be sidelined for several weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored for England against Norway?
Jude Bellingham scored both goals for England — the equalizer in normal time and the winner in the 93rd minute of extra time.
When is England’s semi-final match?
England will play their semi-final on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 20:00 BST (3:00 PM ET). Their opponent will be either Argentina or Switzerland.
How many goals has Jude Bellingham scored at the 2026 World Cup?
Jude Bellingham has scored 7 goals in the tournament so far, putting him in contention for the Golden Boot.
Upcoming World Cup 2026 Schedule
- Sunday, July 12 — Quarter-Final
- Tuesday, July 14 — Semi-Final
- Wednesday, July 15 — Semi-Final
- Saturday, July 18 — Third Place Play-off
- Sunday, July 19 — World Cup 2026 Final