Jude Bellingham's brace sends England to World Cup semifinals; Haaland's Norway eliminated

Jude Bellingham delivered a match-winning performance as England defeated Norway 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Real Madrid midfielder scored both goals for the Three Lions, including a dramatic 93rd-minute winner that sent fans into raptures.

Norway took the lead in the 36th minute through Andreas Schjelderup, but Bellingham responded swiftly, equalising in first-half stoppage time before sealing victory late in the match. The result not only books England's place in the last four but also sees them set a new national record for the most open-play goals scored in a single World Cup campaign.

Bellingham's brace sends England to World Cup semifinals; Haaland's Norway eliminated

Bellingham, who was widely praised as man of the match, produced a moment of pure theatre with his celebrations, arms outstretched in front of a jubilant England support. With the tournament reaching its business end, the midfielder continues to prove himself one of the game's brightest stars on the global stage. They await the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland. 

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