​MIAMI GARDENS — England grabbed their first lead over Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium, with Jude Bellingham striking again to put England ahead in extra time. Bellingham converted from a rebound just three minutes into extra time, giving England a 2-1 advantage as the clock showed 93 minutes on the board. The accomplished midfielder’s goal marked his sixth of the tournament, lifting England to a crucial win in a tense knockout clash.
England had initially drawn level in a game that had seen both sides trade goals in the first half. Bellingham opened the scoring for Norway’s enterprising opponent in a brief moment of elation for the underdogs, while Andreas Schjelderup equalized before halftime to make it 1-1. The equalizer from the Norwegian forward came after a darting run and finish that sneaked past England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, sparing Norway from a deficit and baying for more.
The English side had gone behind early in the contest when Schjelderup’s left-footed strike from inside the penalty area arced into the net, beating Pickford at the near post. The ball dipped just enough to elude the goalkeeper’s reach, landing in the corner and giving Norway the lead ten minutes into the second period of play. England’s response arrived from a moment of creativity at the top of the box, where Bellingham received a pass and, after a few trickling dribbles and a decisive touch, fired home with his left foot to ensure parity heading into the break.
The second half featured spirited pressure from England, who looked to turn the game in their favor, while Norway sought to defend their lead and create counterattacking chances. A disallowed potential winner for Norway in the second half came after a foul on Erling Haaland, a decision that upheld the still-framed scoreboard and left both teams in need of extra time to decide which nation would advance to the semifinals.
As the 93rd minute approached in extra time, Morgan Rogers chipped a long shot that the Norwegian goalkeeper spilled in front of goal. Bellingham was there to pounce on the rebound and steer the ball into the net, restoring England’s lead and making it 2-1 in favor of the Three Lions. The sustained pressure and late drama paid off for England, with the decisive goal coming just after the restart of extra time.
This victory marks a significant milestone for Norway, who are appearing in their first World Cup quarterfinal, while England advance for a third consecutive tournament and aim to recapture the form that propelled them to the semifinals in 2018. The result leaves England awaiting their semifinal opponent, with Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland still to determine the other side of the bracket in the same tournament.
Viewers could watch the match on Fox in English or Telemundo in Spanish. The English broadcast featured John Strong and Stu Holden on commentary, while Copán Álvarez and Jaime Fernando Macías handled the Spanish call for Telemundo. For those seeking streaming options, Fubo offered a free trial, with Peacock providing Spanish-language streaming.
The match, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens (FIFA’s designated Miami Stadium for the World Cup), kicked off at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11, as England looked to advance beyond the quarterfinal stage for the first time since their 2018 run toward a potential semifinal berth. The result ensures England’s stay in the tournament continues, with their eyes fixed on the next obstacle in this year’s World Cup journey.