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Jude Bellingham defends England's World Cup performance after quarter-final win

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Last updated Jul 13, 2026

Jude Bellingham defends England's World Cup performance after quarter-final win
Summary

In the aftermath of England's 2-1 quarter-final victory over Norway, Jude Bellingham pushed back against manager Thomas Tuchel's criticism of their performance. Despite reaching the semi-finals, Tuchel described England as 'sloppy' while praising Bellingham's two goals that secured their spot. The midfielder emphasized the challenge of playing in difficult conditions against a strong Norwegian side, which included stars like Erling Haaland. England's World Cup journey continues as they prepare to face reigning champions Argentina in the semi-finals on Wednesday in Atlanta.

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By the Numbers
  • •England wins 2-1 against Norway in quarter-finals
  • •Tuchel calls performance 'sloppy' despite victory
  • •Bellingham scores twice, defends team's resilience
  • •Next match is against Argentina in semi-finals
  • •Heat and opponent strength cited in performance debate
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  • 6:00 AMYahoo Sports — Moment Of Tension In England's World Cup Camp After Quarter-Final Win
What they're saying
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The exchange offered a glimpse of the differing perspectives of a demanding coach unwilling to overlook flaws in England's display and a star player focused on the resilience that carried the team into the last four.

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