England vs Norway, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham stars in quarterfinal clash as England wins in extra time
England defeated Norway 2-1 in a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal match, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to secure a spot in the semifinals. Norway's Erling Haaland was held scoreless in a match that saw a controversial disallowed goal for the Norwegian side.
Why it matters
This match marks a significant milestone for England's national team as they advance toward a potential World Cup title, impacting global sports rankings and fan sentiment.
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.
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.
England, winner of the 1966 World Cup and facing pressure to return to the title match, is now one win away from getting there. The Three Lions will face either Argentina or Switzerland, who were set to play Saturday night in Kansas City, Missouri.
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