England continued their dominant run in the FIFA World Cup 2026, defeating Norway 2-1 in a high-stakes quarterfinal clash to secure their place in the semifinals. The English side will now face the winner of the upcoming quarterfinal match between Argentina and Switzerland. This victory marks a significant milestone, as it is the first time since 2018 that England has managed to reach the semifinals of the World Cup.
Jude Bellingham Steals the Show
The quarterfinal encounter proved to be an intense battle, with the result finally being decided in extra time. With the scores locked at the end of regulation play, Jude Bellingham stepped up to score the decisive goal just three minutes into the extra period. This goal proved to be the difference-maker, propelling England into the next round. Bellingham had also been instrumental earlier in the match, scoring a vital equalizer right before the end of the first half to keep his team’s hopes alive.
Closing the Gap in Goal Tally
By scoring both goals against Norway, Jude Bellingham has brought his personal tally to 6 goals in the tournament. He is now level with his teammate Harry Kane. However, the race for the top scorer remains competitive, with Kylian Mbappe of France and Lionel Messi of Argentina currently leading the charts, each having netted 8 goals so far. England enters the semifinals with high momentum, ready to take on the challenges of the final four.
