Jude Bellingham scored a brilliant equaliser and a poacher's finish in extra time to send England into the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway in Miami.
Bellingham's double saves England
Thomas Tuchel had urged his players to release the handbrake and go for it against a Norway side that England expected to beat. Bellingham took him at his word, moving to another level when it mattered most. His first goal was an explosive dart and low finish; his second came after Norway goalkeeper Ørjan Håskjold Nyland spilled a shot from substitute Morgan Rogers.
Norway led through Andreas Schjelderup's cross-cum-shot in the first half and were the better team for long periods. Erling Haaland was a threat but was withdrawn after the first period of extra time. England nullified him for much of the game.
Norway's brave performance
It was Norway's first World Cup quarter-final and they played a full part in a gripping tie. They refused to accept defeat and had chances after Bellingham's second goal. Antonio Nusa saw a shot blocked by Marc Guéhi, and Oscar Bobb lifted high when well placed.
The heat was a factor, with 33C and 65% humidity at kick-off. England prepared for it with a hot-weather training camp in Florida but still found it challenging.
Key moments and tactical changes
John Stones was recalled in central defence and nearly gifted Norway a goal with a loose back-pass, but Jordan Pickford cleaned up. Norway took the lead when Patrick Berg pressed high to rob Harry Kane, and Schjelderup's cross flew into the far top corner. Bellingham equalised after Anthony Gordon's square pass, slicing into space and finishing low.
Tuchel made several changes in the second half, bringing on Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze, and later Reece James. The midfield restructure left England open, and Norway took control. Kristoffer Ajer hit the crossbar from a corner, and Heggem had a goal disallowed after a VAR review for a foul on Anderson.
Extra-time drama
England started extra time on the front foot. Saka crossed for Kane, whose header was clawed away by Nyland. But the goalkeeper's error allowed Rogers' shot to spill, and Bellingham pounced. Djed Spence appeared to win a penalty but the decision was reversed after VAR. Saka was denied by Nyland, who made a double save to deny Spence and Saka.
According to FIFA, the ball did not touch an overhead cable before Anderson fed Gordon for Bellingham's equaliser. Bellingham now has six goals and is in contention for the Golden Boot and player of the tournament.
