England secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-final at Miami Stadium, coming from behind to reach the semi-finals. Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the winner in extra time, to cap a memorable performance.
First Half: Norway Strike First
Norway took the lead on the half-hour mark when Andreas Schjelderup cut infield and his cross beat England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, going in off the far post. The goal was celebrated wildly by Norwegian fans, including those watching at Frogner Stadium in Oslo.
England responded before half-time, with Bellingham picking up possession on the edge of the box, taking a couple of touches, then swiveling and whipping a shot into the net. The equalizer was Bellingham's fifth goal of the tournament.
Second Half: Drama and Disallowed Goals
Ten minutes into the second half, Norway's Torbjørn Heggem turned the ball home, but the goal was disallowed after a VAR review. England players had appealed, claiming Erling Haaland shoved Elliot Anderson in the buildup. Norway also hit the crossbar through Kristoffer Ajer's header.
The match remained level at 1-1 after 90 minutes, forcing extra time.
Extra Time: Bellingham's Winner
In the opening minutes of extra time, Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland spilled a shot from Morgan Rogers, and Bellingham reacted quickest to tuck the ball home from six yards out. It was his second goal of the match and sixth of the finals.
England thought they had a chance to extend their lead when Djed Spence went down under a challenge from Oscar Bobb, but VAR ruled no penalty, deeming Spence had stepped across his man deliberately.
Key Moments and Reactions
Norway coach Ståle Solbakken made a surprise move by substituting Erling Haaland during half-time of extra time. The match ended 2-1, with Nyland looking crestfallen after his mistake led to the winner. England fans celebrated by singing Oasis's "Wonderwall" around the stadium.
The temperature at kick-off was 34°C (93°F), with a feel of 42°C (108°F) in the stadium. A minute's silence was impeccably observed before the match honoring South Africa midfielder Jayden Adams, whose passing was announced earlier in the day.
