The England national team made a brilliant run in the 2026 World Cup after securing a spot in the semifinals. A dramatic 2-1 victory over Norway at Miami Stadium, USA, on Sunday (July 12), proved the resilience of Thomas Tuchel's squad under the pressure of a crucial match.
The match was tough for The Three Lions as Norway grabbed an early lead through Andreas Schjelderup in the second minute. However, Jude Bellingham's composure was key to England's comeback. The star midfielder managed to equalize just before the end of the first half, capitalizing on an accurate pass from Anthony Gordon.
Tension peaked in the second half when a goal by Norwegian player Torbjorn Heggem was ruled out by the referee following a Video Assistant Referee (VAR) review due to a foul committed by Erling Haaland. This decision kept England's hopes alive as regulation time ended in a 1-1 draw.
Heading into extra time, England's attacking intensity did not relent. Jude Bellingham proved his class once again by scoring the winning goal, capitalizing on a loose ball in front of Orjan Nyland's goal. The goal sealed a 2-1 victory for England while securing their place in the top four.
England's success in joining France and Spain in the semifinals sends a strong signal of their ambition to win the trophy. Next, England will await the winner of the fierce clash between Argentina and Switzerland to contend for a spot in the final match.
