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Norway falls to England 2-1 in extra time at World Cup quarter-finals

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Norway falls to England 2-1 in extra time at World Cup quarter-finals
Summary

Norway's World Cup journey concluded with a 2-1 defeat to England in the quarter-finals on July 12. Andreas Schjelderup gave Norway an early lead in the 36th minute, but Jude Bellingham equalized just before halftime. Szorajer came close to scoring when his header hit the crossbar, but Bellingham's quick reaction in extra time secured the win for England. Norway had previously upset Brazil in the round of 16, making this match a significant challenge for them. England advances to face Argentina in the semi-finals on July 15.

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  • •Norway led 1-0 until England's equalizer in first-half stoppage time.
  • •Ajer's late header hit the crossbar, preventing a second goal for Norway.
  • •Bellingham scored twice, including the winning goal in extra time.
  • •England will play Argentina in the semi-finals on July 15.
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Brentford defender Kristoffer Ajer came within inches of scoring a late Norway winner, before their memorable World Cup run ended with a 2-1 extra-time defeat to England in the quarter-finals.With the...

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