England reached only the third World Cup semi-final in their history on [date], beating Norway 2-1 in extra time thanks to a brace from Jude Bellingham. The match, played at [venue], was a tense affair that saw England struggle to break down a resilient Norwegian side until Bellingham's heroics in the additional period.
Bellingham's Double Decides Tight Contest
Norway took the lead in the first half through a well-worked goal, but England equalised before the break. The second half saw both teams create chances, but neither could find a winner, sending the game into extra time. Bellingham then took over, scoring twice to seal the win and set up a semi-final against Argentina.
According to Max Rushden on the Football Weekly podcast, "It wasn't easy, in fact it was agonising at times, but a Jude Bellingham brace saw England set up a final four clash against Argentina."
Argentina Also Advance After Extra Time Win
Argentina reached the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Switzerland. The Swiss were on top at 1-1 until Breel Embolo was sent off, giving Argentina the advantage they needed to secure the win.
Looking ahead, the semi-final between England and Argentina promises to be a thrilling encounter. The podcast panel also answered listener questions and previewed the other semi-final matchups.
