Bellingham brace sends England into FIFA World Cup semis
Synopsis
Jude Bellingham's cool extra-time finish — reacting to a spilled shot from substitute Morgan Rogers — ended Norway's historic quarter-final run and sent England into a fourth-ever World Cup semi-final. With Bellingham and Kane both on six goals, England now carry the most lethal striking partnership in this tournament into a date with either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta.
Key Takeaways
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time at Miami Stadium on 12 July .
Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway a 36th-minute lead before Bellingham equalised in first-half stoppage time.
Bellingham's winner came three minutes into extra time , reacting to a rebound off goalkeeper Orjan Nyland from Morgan Rogers' shot.
Bellingham and Harry Kane are both on six goals — the first time two England players have each scored at least five at a single World Cup.
England advance to their fourth FIFA World Cup semi-final , facing either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta .
Norway's run ended at the quarter-final stage — the furthest the country has ever progressed in World Cup history.
Jude Bellingham scored twice as England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final at Miami Stadium on 12 July, booking a place in the last four and ending a spirited Norwegian run. Thomas Tuchel's side came from behind to advance, with Bellingham's clinical reactions in extra time proving the difference.
How the game unfolded
Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway the lead in the 36th minute, sweeping a cross-shot in off the inside of the far post after Erling Haaland's earlier header — straight at Jordan Pickford — had already signalled intent. England were slow to respond, but Bellingham levelled matters in first-half stoppage time with a driving run and composed finish.
Harry Kane thought he had put England ahead shortly after, only for the goal to be ruled out for offside. The drama continued when Torbjorn Heggem's effort, which appeared to restore Norway's lead just before the hour, was disallowed by VAR for Haaland's push on Elliot Anderson following a corner.
Bellingham's decisive moment
Extra time looked to be heading toward a coin-flip finish when substitute Morgan Rogers unleashed a fierce strike that goalkeeper Orjan Nyland could only spill. Bellingham reacted quickest from close range to convert the rebound and seal England's passage — ending Norway's memorable debut quarter-final run.
Norway, notably, were appearing in just their third World Cup — having reached the last 16 in 1938 and 1998 and exiting at the group stage in USA 1994. This quarter-final was the furthest the Nordics had ever gone in the tournament's history.
England's record-breaking duo
Bellingham and Kane are now on six goals apiece at World Cup 2026. It is the first time two England players have each scored at least five goals at a single edition of the tournament — a historic milestone for the Three Lions.
What's next for England
England now advance to their fourth FIFA World Cup semi-final, where they will face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta. Tuchel's side will be buoyed by their resilience, though the performance — particularly the slow start and defensive scares — will demand closer attention ahead of the last-four clash.
Point of View
But the performance carries caveats. Tuchel's side were outplayed for stretches, required VAR to bail them out on Norway's disallowed goal, and needed a goalkeeper error to win it. The Bellingham-Kane axis is historic on paper — six goals each, a first for England at a single tournament — but a semi-final against Argentina would demand far more structural discipline than was on show in Miami. The real question heading into Atlanta is whether England have a plan beyond individual brilliance, or whether they are one Bellingham off-day away from elimination.
NationPress
12 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the result of England vs Norway in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time at Miami Stadium on 12 July. Jude Bellingham scored both England goals, with Andreas Schjelderup's 36th-minute strike giving Norway an early lead.
Who scored for England against Norway?
Jude Bellingham scored both goals — an equaliser in first-half stoppage time and the winner three minutes into extra time, reacting to a rebound from Morgan Rogers' shot that goalkeeper Orjan Nyland spilled.
Who will England face in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final?
England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta. It will be England's fourth appearance in a FIFA World Cup semi-final.
How many goals have Bellingham and Kane scored at World Cup 2026?
Both Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane are on six goals each at World Cup 2026. It is the first time two England players have each scored at least five goals at a single edition of the tournament.
How far had Norway gone in the World Cup before this tournament?
Norway had previously reached the last 16 in 1938 and 1998, and exited at the group stage at USA 1994. Their 2026 quarter-final run was the deepest in the country's World Cup history.
