England reached the World Cup semifinals after defeating Norway 2–1 in Miami on July 12, 2026. The match, played in intense heat, saw both teams struggle with pace and sharpness. Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the decisive goal in extra time, to secure England’s victory. Norway had taken the lead through Andreas Schjelderup in the 36th minute, but Bellingham equalized just before halftime. His second goal came after Norway’s goalkeeper failed to hold a long-range shot from Morgan Rogers.

The win marked England’s second consecutive World Cup semifinal appearance, following their 2022 run in Qatar. Under coach Thomas Tuchel, the team showed resilience despite Norway’s organized play and multiple missed chances. Erling Haaland remained largely ineffective against England’s defense, while VAR overturned a potential penalty for England in extra time.

England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals, with Bellingham now having scored six goals in the tournament and emerging as the central figure in Tuchel’s side.