England defeats Norway 2-1 in World Cup quarterfinal after extra time in Miami

12 July 2026 · Source balance: Centre

England advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 victory over Norway in a quarterfinal match played on July 11, 2026, at Miami's Hard Rock Stadium. The match went to extra time after ending 1-1 through 90 minutes. Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead in the 36th minute, but Jude Bellingham equalized before halftime. Bellingham then scored the winning goal just three minutes into extra time after goalkeeper Orjan Nyland spilled Morgan Rogers' shot. England will now face Argentina in the semifinals on July 15 in Atlanta. For Norway, it marked their first World Cup quarterfinal appearance in their history, capping a surprising tournament run that included a 2-1 upset win over Brazil in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland scored seven goals for Norway across five matches, while Bellingham finished with six goals for England, demonstrating the attacking quality on display in Miami's intense heat.