ENGLAND PAST NORWAY INTO WORLD CUP SEMIFINALS
MIAMI GARDENS, Fl.(July 11,2026) — England securing a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway at Miami Stadium on Saturday to book a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals.
In punishing South Florida conditions featuring a heat index reaching 108 degrees, Thomas Tuchel’s Three Lions fought back from a goal down. Bellingham struck twice—equalizing deep in first-half stoppage time before sliding home the historic match-winner in the 93rd minute.
Norway took a surprise lead in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup snared a spectacular cross-shot that flew past England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford off the post. England responded moments before the whistle when Bellingham converted an elegant ball from Anthony Gordon.
The match erupted into controversy during the second half. Norway had a potential go-ahead goal by Torbjørn Heggem disallowed by VAR due to an Erling Haaland foul in the buildup. Meanwhile, the Norwegian staff fiercely protested England’s opener, claiming the ball struck an overhead Skycam cable during play—a claim later disputed by FIFA’s ball sensor technology.
England’s rigid defense successfully subdued the dangerous Haaland, making them the first team in the tournament to keep the Manchester City striker off the scoresheet. Fatigued by the brutal climate, Haaland was substituted at the start of the second period of extra time.
Despite an explosive post-match interview where manager Thomas Tuchel described his team as “lucky,” England advances to play Argentina in a highly anticipated semifinal blockbuster in Atlanta this Wednesday.
Match Summary
Final Score: Norway 1, England 2 (After Extra Time)
Goals:
NOR: Andreas Schjelderup (36′)
ENG: Jude Bellingham (45+2′, 93′)
Venue: Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Next Up: England vs. Argentina (Semifinals — Wednesday, July 15)
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