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World Cup 2026: Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway to semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored a brace in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway
Jude Bellingham scored a brace in the World Cup quarter-final against Norway. © Roberto Schmidt, AFP

England booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the quarter-finals, with Jude Bellingham's brace proving decisive. The Three Lions came from behind to overcome a resilient Norwegian side led by Erling Haaland, progressing after an intense extra-time battle in Miami. They will take on the winner of the Argentina-Switzerland match.

England fought back from 1-0 down in Miami on Saturday to defeat Norway 2-1 after extra time, securing their passage to the World Cup semi-finals.

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