Bellingham’s Brace Secures England's Semi-Final Spot
July 11, 2026 · By yayscore Newsroom
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Jude Bellingham scored a dramatic late winner to propel England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semi-finals.
England secured their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway. The match, a quarter-final single-leg knockout tie, saw both teams battling intensely for a spot in the next round, with England ultimately advancing. Young talents shone, and VAR played a crucial role in the narrative.
Norway initially took the lead in the 36th minute through A. Schjelderup, assisted by M. Odegaard, putting early pressure on England. However, England responded just before halftime, with Jude Bellingham equalising in the 45+2 minute, assisted by A. Gordon. The second half saw a moment of controversy when Norway had a goal from T. Heggem disallowed by VAR in the 55th minute due to a foul, a decision that proved pivotal.
The turning point came deep into added time when Jude Bellingham netted his second goal of the match in the 93rd minute, snatching a dramatic winner for England. Despite Norway's efforts, including a late substitution of E. Haaland in the 106th minute, they couldn't find another equalizer. Kristoffer Ajer received a yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct in the 117th minute, reflecting the tension of the closing stages.
This victory means England progresses to the semi-finals, keeping their World Cup dreams alive. Norway's World Cup journey, meanwhile, ends in the quarter-finals after a valiant effort. England will now look ahead to their next challenge as they continue their bid for the ultimate prize.