England reached the 2026 World Cup semifinals on Saturday by beating Norway 2–1 in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals in extra time to overturn an early Norwegian lead and set up a Wednesday clash with Argentina.

Norway had gone ahead in the 35th minute through Andreas Schjelderup, but Bellingham equalised in the second minute of added time in the first half before netting again in the third minute of the 30-minute extra period. The Real Madrid midfielder’s brace took his tournament tally to six goals.

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Bellingham, who was named mvp after repeating his two-goal performance from the round-of-16 win over Mexico, described the semifinal qualification as a very special day for England. Speaking in Spanish in the mixed zone, he added: “I’m very happy to help my team again.”

As for Norway, on the other hand, striker Erling Haaland reflected on his side’s historic campaign after their elimination. The Manchester City forward said in the mixed zone: “I think it’s been incredible. The performance is one thing, beating Brazil is one thing, but the way Norway has been, how we have put Norway on the map, is perhaps what moves me the most.” He also invited young Norwegians to dream of playing major tournaments with the national shirt.

England are now set to face Argentina in the semifinals next Wednesday in Atlanta.

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