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Jude Bellingham defends England's effort after Tuchel criticizes team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 2:30 PM

Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Jude Bellingham defends England's effort after Tuchel criticizes team

Summary

England achieved a 2-1 victory against Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on July 12 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. Following the match, manager Thomas Tuchel voiced his dissatisfaction with the team's performance despite the win, citing technical errors and a lack of urgency. Bellingham responded, highlighting the challenges faced on the field and emphasizing the effort put forth by all players. England will advance to face Argentina in the semifinals.

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By the Numbers

•England beats Norway 2-1 in extra time to advance.
•Jude Bellingham scores both goals for England.
•Thomas Tuchel criticizes the team's performance postmatch.
•Bellingham defends teammates, highlighting the difficulty of the match.
•England will face Argentina in the semifinal.

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2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jude Bellingham defends England’s performance after manager Thomas Tuchel rips team

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England held off Norway 2-1 in extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. But after the match, England manager Thomas Tuchel was very critical of the team’s performance in a heated postgame interview with ITV Sport reporter Gabriel Clarke. To begin the interview, Clarke mentioned…
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