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England Beat Norway in Extra Time to Reach World Cup Semi-Finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including a goal in extra time, after Norway took the lead through a Schjelderup strike.

Jude Bellingham falls by action of Yunus Musah; they're watched by Christian Pulisic.
Jude Bellingham falls by action of Yunus Musah; t…      Jude Bellingham England    Hossein Zohrevand / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
By Free News Press Editorial Team
Published July 12, 2026 at 1:34 AM PDT

England came from behind to defeat Norway in a World Cup quarter-final, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice to send the Three Lions into the semi-finals.

Norway drew first blood when Schjelderup lashed in the opener, giving the Scandinavians an early advantage. Bellingham responded in the first half to level the match and keep England in the tournament. When the score remained level through regulation, the match extended to extra time, where Bellingham scored again to clinch the victory.

England will now advance to the World Cup semi-finals, joining the final four of the tournament. The result continues a strong run for the English side, who have navigated the knockout stage to reach the last four for a chance at a first World Cup title in 60 years.

FOXBOROUGH, UNITED STATES - June 23: Inaki Williams #19 of Ghana is in action against Jude Bellingham #10 of England during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Ghana on June 23, 2026 Boston Stadium , Foxborough, Massachusetts
FOXBOROUGH, UNITED STATES - June 23: Inaki Willia…      Jude Bellingham England    YantsImages / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)