England defeated Norway 2-1 [1] after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final on Saturday night.
The victory marks a significant milestone for the English squad, as it secures their first trip to a World Cup semi-final since 2018 [5].
The match took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida [4]. England faced an early deficit, trailing 1-0 for a significant portion of the match. However, the team managed a comeback during the additional period of play [3].
Jude Bellingham proved to be the decisive factor in the contest. Bellingham scored both goals for England, recording a brace that overturned the Norwegian lead [2]. The two goals in extra time ensured England's progression to the next stage of the tournament [2].
Norway's exit from the competition follows a grueling match that required the full 120 minutes of play [3]. While Norway held the lead through regulation, they were unable to withstand the late surge from the English offense.
The result sends England into the semi-finals of the 2026 tournament, where they will compete for a spot in the final [2].
“England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time”
England's advancement to the semi-finals reinforces their status as a top contender in the 2026 World Cup. By overcoming a deficit against Norway, the team demonstrated both mental resilience and clinical finishing in high-pressure extra time. This result ends a multi-tournament drought for England in reaching the final four, placing them one win away from a World Cup final appearance.
