Norway 1–2 England — World Cup: stats, lineups & analysis
Match report
Bellingham's late strike sends England past Norway into World Cup semi-finals
England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium, scoring an injury-time winner to end Norwegian hopes of a first semi-final appearance. The score stood at 0-1 after extra time before the decisive goal arrived, meaning the tie was settled deep into stoppage time rather than in normal play.
AI-assisted match report written from official match data.
Norway led first through Andreas Schjelderup, who converted a Martin Ødegaard assist in the 36th minute to put the hosts ahead. England responded before the interval, with Jude Bellingham equalising in the second minute of stoppage time at the end of the first half after a pass from Anthony Gordon, sending the sides level at the break.
The match remained tense through the second half and into extra time before Bellingham struck again in the 93rd minute, this time unassisted, to complete his brace and turn the contest in England's favour. Norway pushed forward but could not find a response before the final whistle.
Bellingham scored both England goals, including the decisive strike deep into extra time, earning a match rating of 8.5. Schjelderup also impressed for Norway, netting the opener and rating 8.2 on the day.
England were the sharper side in front of goal, landing eight shots on target compared to Norway's four despite having less of the ball.
England won 2–1 away against Norway (half-time 1–1).
Norway met England in the World Cup (Quarter-finals). Kick-off was Saturday, 11 July 2026, 21:00 UTC at Hard Rock Stadium. Referee: Clement Turpin.
Key moments
- 36' Goal: Andreas Schjelderup (assist: Martin Ødegaard) — 1–0 · Watch the goal
- 45' Goal: Jude Bellingham (assist: Anthony Gordon) — 1–1 · Watch the goal
- 93' Goal: Jude Bellingham — 1–2 · Watch the goal
Starting line-ups
Norway (4-3-3)
England (4-2-3-1)
What the press said
💥🏴 Jude Bellingham show eliminate Norway as England qualify for World Cup semi finals! 🫲🏽🫱🏽 Most open play goals ever in a single World Cup campaign for England. 👑 https://t.co/KOcUYW6cnK
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🚨 England into the World Cup semi-finals after a dramatic 2-1 win over Norway. Jude Bellingham with brace to make it six World Cup goals in six games. Contention as England’s opener came before the ball hit a sky camera cable, yet FIFA say no contact was registered. Norway also had a disallowed goal at 1-1, while England saw a penalty overturned by VAR. England to now face Argentina or Switzerland for a place in the final.🏴🇳🇴
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About this match
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