England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway in extra time.Jude Bellingham starred with a brace, scoring both goals for the Three Lions.Norway took an early lead through Andreas Schjelderup, but England equalized in stoppage time via Bellingham's finish.The match was tightly contested, with VAR reviews overturning potential goals for both sides.Norway's Torbjørn Heggem hit the post, while Jordan Pickford made a crucial save.England's breakthrough came in the 93rd minute when Bellingham converted a rebound after Harry Kane's effort was saved.Despite a late penalty appeal, England held firm to secure a place in the last-four clash against either Argentina or Switzerland.

Bellingham's performance earned him praise, as he became the second-youngest player to score two goals in successive World Cup knockout games, matching Gary Lineker's record.The win keeps England's hopes of a second World Cup title alive.