England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to book a place in the World Cup semi-finals.
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Key facts
- England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time
- Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner
- England came from behind to win the match
- The quarter-final was played in Miami
- Thomas Tuchel's side advance to the World Cup semi-finals
England reached the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals, according to the BBC.
Bellingham netted twice, including the decisive extra-time winner, as England came from behind to overcome a Norway side they had been widely expected to beat, the BBC reported.
Manager Thomas Tuchel had urged his players to embrace the latter stages of the tournament, telling them it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup and to play without regrets, according to the Guardian.
The Guardian described Tuchel’s message as a call for his players to release the handbrake and go for it against a Norway team most of England expected them to beat.
In Bellingham, Tuchel found a player who took the manager at his word. The Guardian noted that while Bellingham had shone previously at the tournament, he moved to another level in the quarter-final when it mattered most.
The win sends England through to the semi-finals of the World Cup, continuing their run at the tournament.
Why it matters
Reaching the World Cup semi-finals marks a significant milestone in England's tournament campaign under Thomas Tuchel. Bellingham's decisive performance underlines his growing influence at the highest level of the competition.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score between Norway and England?
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time, according to the BBC.
Who scored for England?
Jude Bellingham scored both of England's goals, including the extra-time winner, as reported by the BBC.
Where was the match played?
The quarter-final was played in Miami.
Timeline
- England into semi-finals – what is their path to the final?
BBC Football: BBC Sport takes a look at what England will need to do to reach the World Cup final after progressing to the semi-finals.
- Bellingham scores extra-time winner as England reach semi-finals
BBC Sport: Jude Bellingham scores twice, including an extra-time winner, as England come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
- Bellingham’s extra-time winner sinks Norway and sends England into World Cup semi-finals
The Guardian Sport: Thomas Tuchel’s message was that it was time for England to thrive at the business end of the World Cup; the most exciting part. His players had to release the handbrake and go for it. They must not have any regrets against a Norway team that most of England expected them to beat