England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami. A brilliant brace from Jude Bellingham helped the Three Lions come from behind and edge past an impressive Norwegian side led by Martin Ødegaard and Andreas Schjelderup.
Match Summary
Norway struck first in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup finished off a well-worked move to stun England. However, Bellingham responded just before halftime with a composed finish to restore parity. The second half saw both teams create chances, with Norway having a goal disallowed and England struggling to break down their stubborn opponents.
The game headed into extra time, and once again Bellingham delivered on the big stage, scoring the winner after a goalkeeping error from Ørjan Nyland. The 2-1 victory sends England into the World Cup semifinals after 2018.
England Player Ratings vs Norway
Jordan Pickford – 5/10
Ezri Konsa – 6/10
John Stones – 7/10
Marc Guéhi – 8/10
Nico O'Reilly – 7/10
Elliot Anderson – 8/10
Declan Rice – 7/10
Noni Madueke – 6/10
Jude Bellingham – 9/10 (Man of the Match)
Anthony Gordon – 7/10
Harry Kane – 6/10
Substitutes:
Eberechi Eze 5/10, Bukayo Saka 6/10, Reece James 6/10, Djed Spence 7/10, Morgan Rogers 7/10, Dan Burn 7/10.
Norway Player Ratings vs England
Ørjan Nyland – 6/10
Julian Ryerson – 7/10
Kristoffer Ajer – 7/10
Torbjørn Heggem – 7/10
David Møller Wolfe – 7/10
Martin Ødegaard – 8/10
Sander Berge – 6/10
Patrick Berg – 6/10
Alexander Sørloth – 7/10
Erling Haaland – 6/10
Andreas Schjelderup – 8/10
Substitutes:
Fredrik Aursnes 6/10, Antonio Nusa 7/10, Oscar Bobb 7/10, Leo Østigard 6/10, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen 6/10, Jørgen Strand Larsen – NIL
Bellingham the Difference Maker
While Schjelderup and Ødegaard impressed for Norway, the night belonged to Jude Bellingham. The midfielder produced another world-class display, scoring both goals and once again proving why he is one of the tournament's standout stars.
Now, a massive showdown awaits in the semifinals as England take on Argentina. The blockbuster clash promises to feature some of football's biggest names, including Lionel Messi, Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Julián Álvarez, Enzo Fernández and Declan Rice in what could be one of the matches of the tournament.
