Bellingham scores twice against Norway to take England to the semifinals
Jude Bellingham scored two goals to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway in the World Cup quarterfinals. England will now advance to the semifinals to face either Argentina or Switzerland.
Why it matters
This victory keeps England's hopes alive for their first World Cup title since 1966, marking a significant milestone in the tournament.
<p>Jude Bellingham scored in the third minute of extra time to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.</p> <p>Bellingham's goal was his second of the game — he also had an equaliser late in the first half. The Real Madrid star is now tied with England teammate Harry Kane with six goals in this tournament, behind the eight of France’s Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s Lionel Messi. He scored twice in the round of 16 as England beat co-host Mexico.</p> <p>England, winner of the 1966 World Cup and facing pressure to return to the title match, is now one win away from getting there.
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