​Jude Bellingham might be one of the least likable personalities in the game, but no one can question his unique ability to find clutch goals. That was a fantastic chess match between Thomas Tuchel and Ståle Solbakken. In a contest like this, where the margins are razor-thin, England managed to come out on top at the crucial moments.
Norway enjoyed an incredible World Cup run. From the pre-tournament photoshoots to the contagious “RO!” chant and the team’s deepest run ever, the Norwegians should head home with their heads held high.
Thanks for hanging out with us! We’ll be back tonight for the final quarterfinal, between Argentina and Switzerland.
FT: England wins!
117’: Kristoffer Ajer is booked for arguing with the referee. Yellow card.
111’: Dan Burn comes on to replace Jude Bellingham.
110’: Ørjan Nyland makes two big saves to keep hope alive.
106’: Jørgen Strand Larsen replaces Erling Haaland.
105’: England lead 2-1 with 15 minutes remaining.
99’: Djed Spence earns a penalty, but VAR overturns the decision, showing Spence hooked the defender’s leg.
93’: GOOOAAALLL! England goes up 2-1 as Ørjan Nyland spills a rebound and Jude Bellingham taps it in.
93’: Harry Kane’s header is saved by Nyland.
91’: Leo Østigård comes on for Torbjørn Heggem. We’re set for extra time.
Norway has been the more dangerous side in the second half, creating superior chances and controlling possession while neutralizing England’s threat from Kane and Bellingham through smart pressure and well-executed transitions.
Harry Kane has been underwhelming by his standards—spent more time arguing with officials than playing, though he only has 27 touches in this game. Still, fans expect the old reliability to translate into goals, even if Bayern supporters would tell you that stat line doesn’t always match the scoring output.
We want more excitement! Here’s hoping both teams push for a winner in extra time.
End of regulation: We head to extra time with two 15-minute halves, tied at 1-1. If still level after extra time, we’ll move to a penalty shootout.
90’+1: Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland nearly costs his team, but the chance is averted.
90’: Marcus Pedersen subbed on for David Møller Wolfe.
89’: Morgan Rogers comes on for Ezri Konsa.
87’: Bukayo Saka beats his man with a clever touch, but England can’t finish.
86’: Djed Spence substitutes in for Nico O’Reilly.
76’: Norway hits the woodwork on a header from Kristoffer Afer.
71’: Reece James replaces Anthony Gordon.
68’: Hydration break as teams refresh and adjust for the final stretch of regulation.
68’: Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa come on for Alexander Sørloth and Andreas Schjelderup.
60’: Fredrik Aursnes replaces Julian Ryerson.
55’: Torbjørn Heggem clears a loose ball in the box, but VAR flags a foul on Erling Haaland, negating the go-ahead moment.
46’: Substitutions aimed at better SEO and tactical balance as extra-time approaches.