​FIFA World Cup: Norway 1-1 England AET. England stand one win from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966 as Jude Bellingham’s brilliant two-goal display inspired them to come from behind to beat Norway after extra time in Miami. Thomas Tuchel’s side rode their luck in a quarter-final played in fierce heat and humidity, but Bellingham was again the talisman, sending England into the last four where they will face Argentina—a match that will be shown live on the BBC.
In a tight, tense contest, Norway took the lead after 36 minutes when Andreas Schjelderup’s dipping effort fooled England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to fly in. England needed an immediate response, and Bellingham duly delivered in first-half stoppage time, receiving Anthony Gordon’s pass with perfect control to beat Norway keeper Orjan Nyland.
Tuchel made half-time changes, bringing on Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka for the ailing Declan Rice and the ineffective Noni Madueke. The switch helped England regain their shape, though Norway remained dangerous. A goal by Torbjørn Heggem was ruled out for a shove by Erling Haaland on Elliot Anderson, and David Moller Wolfe struck the crossbar, keeping England in the contest.
Haaland was subdued and eventually substituted at the break in extra time, while Bellingham had already provided the decisive moment early in the added period, pouncing three minutes in after Nyland could only push out a shot from substitute Morgan Rogers. England now advance to their third World Cup semi-final since lifting the Jules Rimet trophy 60 years ago, hoping to change the misfortune that saw them beaten by West Germany in 1990 and Croatia in 2018.
Tuchel’s post-match reflections hinted at frustration with what he saw as luck and a lack of discipline in England’s performance, yet the reality on the field was that Bellingham’s influence has become a constant source of hope. The midfielder’s return to form has been a defining feature of England’s campaign, and his late intervention in extra time capped another masterclass.
England did not quite reproduce the energy of their dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, perhaps understandable given the grueling exertions there and the oppressive heat in Miami. Yet where Bellingham is involved, there is faith—he supplies the moments that shape outcomes at the game’s highest level. His equaliser, timed at the end of the first half, showcased superb technique as he controlled Anthony Gordon’s pass, turned, and drove the ball into the net to revive England’s hopes and lift the stadium’s atmosphere.
England’s resilience in the second half grew as both sides tired in the sweltering heat, but Bellingham’s instinct again proved decisive, reacting first to Nyland’s slip to secure a narrow, valuable advantage in a match decided by fine margins. The result takes Bellingham to six World Cup goals, a tally that appears to be driven by a personal mission to deliver glory for England, a narrative that aligns with the team’s ambition to reach a first men’s World Cup final since 1966.
Looking ahead, England’s next challenge is Argentina, a clash that promises to be a blockbuster event broadcast to a global audience. As they chase a historic final appearance, Tuchel will be hoping his side can sharpen their edge while Bellingham continues to anchor their most meaningful campaign in decades. Whether England can sustain this momentum and finally translate semi-final potential into silverware remains to be seen, but the emergence of Bellingham as the decisive figure gives supporters a belief that this could be England’s year.