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England advances to World Cup semis after hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway
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2026-07-12 13:01   Sports   10

England advances to World Cup semis after hard-fought 2-1 win over Norway

Jude Bellingham's brace, including an extra-time winner, propelled England to a 2-1 victory over Norway at Miami Stadium, securing their place in the World Cup semi-finals.

The match, marked by intense battles, saw Norway take an early lead through Andreas Schjelderup's strike, but Bellingham equalized before halftime.In extra time, Morgan Rogers' long-range shot was parried by Orjan Nyland, allowing Bellingham to score the decisive rebound.England, facing Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals, struggled with technical errors and sloppiness, though their resilience shone through.Norway, exiting their first World Cup after 28 years, praised their performance despite the loss.

England coach Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the win but criticized his team's lack of consistency, while Norway's Martin Odegaard highlighted their historic achievement.The match underscored the competitive nature of the tournament, with England aiming to replicate their 1966 World Cup success.

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