Here is the latest update from the ongoing FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-12 03:35:00.
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham propelled England into the World Cup semifinals with two goals as the Three Lions overcame a 1-0 deficit to secure a 2-1 victory over Norway on Saturday, halting Norway’s hopes of reaching the last four for the first time.
The Real Madrid midfielder is now tied with England teammate Harry Kane, both having scored six goals in this tournament. They trail behind France’s Kylian Mbappé and Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who have eight goals each. Bellingham notably scored twice in the round of 16, helping England defeat co-hosts Mexico.
Crucial Semifinal Victory
His two goals not only showcased his talent but also marked England’s second semifinal appearance in three World Cups. They will face the winner of the Argentina versus Switzerland match in Atlanta on Wednesday.
England has not reached the World Cup final since winning it as hosts back in 1966. Despite the triumph, England’s coach, Thomas Tuchel, expressed dissatisfaction with his team’s performance.
“The result is fantastic; we’re in the last four, and that’s amazing, but I’m not happy with how we played,” Tuchel remarked. “We made life very, very difficult for ourselves – there were many technical errors, and we didn’t play fast enough.”
While facing criticism, Bellingham remained unfazed. “It’s tough out there, and every player worked hard,” he stated, acknowledging his teammates’ effort.
Tense Quarterfinal
Norway took an early lead in the 36th minute with a left-footed shot from Andreas Schjelderup that caught England’s goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, off guard. Bellingham brought England level just before halftime.
The match was marked by tension, with both sides having goals disallowed due to offside and foul play. After 90 minutes of intense action, Bellingham netted the decisive goal just three minutes into extra time.
Despite sweltering conditions, Norway’s coach Ståle Solbakken made a surprising substitution, replacing striker Erling Haaland with Jørgen Strand Larsen at halftime of extra time.
England narrowly clinched the win in a game filled with controversial moments, including a potential incident involving the ball hitting a camera cable just before Bellingham’s equalizer. Additionally, England was awarded a penalty that was later overturned by video review.
FAQs
What was the final score of the match?
The final score was England 2, Norway 1 after extra time.
When will England play their next match?
England will play in the semifinals against either Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-12 03:35:00
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