England booked their place in the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Norway 2-1 in a tightly contested quarter-final, with the decisive moment arriving in extra time after a marathon 120 minutes.
Quarter-final match report
The contest was fiercely fought from the start, and it played out as a see-saw battle across the full 90 minutes before extra time settled the outcome.
- Norway struck first to take a 1-0 lead.
- England responded before the interval, as Jude Bellingham levelled the score late in the first half.
- The second half finished goalless, leaving the match tied and forcing extra time.
- After 30 minutes of additional play, England found the winner through Bellingham to secure a 2-1 victory.
Bellingham’s impact and tournament form
Bellingham was the standout performer as England turned a 1-1 half-time score into a win, adding the crucial goal during extra time.
- He now has six goals in the tournament.
- That tally lifts him to third place on the goalscoring chart.
What happens next
England’s next assignment will come in the semi-final in Atlanta, Georgia, with the match scheduled for July 15.
The opposition will be whichever team advances from the other semi-final pairing, with England set to face either Argentina or Switzerland.
