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England advances to World Cup semi-final after beating Norway 2-1

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

England advances to World Cup semi-final after beating Norway 2-1
Summary

England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday. Norway took the lead with a first-half goal from Andreas Schjelderup, but England equalized just before halftime following a controversial play. Jude Bellingham scored the winning goal in extra time after a crucial mistake by Norway's goalkeeper. England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in their next match on Wednesday.

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  • •Norway led 1-0 until late in the first half.
  • •England's equalizer came from Jude Bellingham after a disputed setup.
  • •Bellingham also scored the winning goal in extra time.
  • •Norway's Torbjørn Heggem had a goal ruled out by VAR.
  • •England will play their next match in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Latest Updates
  • 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel says 'lucky' England must improve despite reaching World Cup semi-finals
  • 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tuchel admits England ‘lucky’ to reach World Cup semi-final after beating Norway
What they're saying
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England manager Thomas Tuchel said his team were "lucky" to squeeze past Norway 2-1 after extra-time to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but praised "world-class" Jude Bellingham after his two goals dragged the Three Lions to victory.England will now face either Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday as they attempt to reach the World Cup final for the first time in 60 years.

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Thomas Tuchel admits that England are “lucky” to be in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after making life “very difficult” for themselves against Norway. The Three Lions came from behind to win...

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