LIVE: England 2-1 Norway - Three Lions reach World Cup semi-finals

11 Jul 2026, 20:27 | Updated: 12 Jul 2026

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Bellingham put England 2-1 up in extra tme. Picture: getty

By Georgia Rowe

England booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals thanks to a brilliant Jude Bellingham double, sealing a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time win over Norway.

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After a nerve biting clash that went to extra time, England will now go on to face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-final, set to take place on Wednesday 15 July (20:00 BST).

England will face Norway tonight in a crucial quarter-final at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (10 pm BST).
Thomas Tuchel has made two changes to his starting line-up, with John Stones and Noni Madueke both starting.
The winner will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-final.
Temperatures during kickoff for the World Cup match are expected to be around 90F, with thunderstorm warnings in place.

ENGLAND THROUGH TO SEMI-FINALS

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Read the full match report here

Erling Haaland subbed off

Erling Haaland is taken off the pitch, with Strand Larsen coming on to replace him.

Penalty decision overturned

PENALTY FOR ENGLAND?

Djed Spence is taken down inside the box, and the referee points immediately towards the spot.

But it is being reviewed by VAR and Turpin rules no foul.

No penalty.

GOAL! Bellingham makes it two

Nyland can only spill Morgan Rogers’ effort from distance, and Jude Bellingham reacts quickest to slam home the rebound for his second goal of the game and England’s second of the night.

Norway 1-2 England

FULL TIME: Norway 1-1 England

We are headed for extra time in Miami, with the two sides still level after 90 minutes.

Seven minutes of added time

There will be seven minutes of added time for either side to find a winner before this one heads to extra time.

Norway make first few changes

Aursnes replaces Ryerson at right-back for Norway.

Meanwhile, Sortloth and Schjelderup make way for Bobb and Nusa.

NO GOAL! Norway goal overturned after VAR check

The referee is sent to the monitor by VAR to review Haaland’s push on Anderson.

And the goal is overturned, with the referee ordering the corner to be retaken.