England are through to the FIFA World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 2018 after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway. Norway took the lead in the first half, but Jude Bellingham equalised just before the break. With the match ending 1-1 after 90 minutes, the game went into extra time, where Bellingham struck again in the 93rd minute, calmly converting the rebound after the Norwegian goalkeeper had made the initial save.
England’s disciplined defence kept Erling Haaland largely quiet throughout the contest. The Norwegian striker struggled to make an impact, was unable to find the back of the net, and was eventually substituted as England maintained control during the closing stages.
The victory sends England into their first World Cup semi-final since 2018, with Bellingham’s match-winning brace proving decisive in one of the tournament’s most thrilling quarter-final encounters.
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