{"id":17577,"date":"2026-07-13T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T06:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=17577"},"modified":"2026-07-13T10:10:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T07:10:59","slug":"england-vs-norway-bellingham-sends-three-lions-to-2026-world-cup-semi-finals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/sports-betting-news\/england-vs-norway-bellingham-sends-three-lions-to-2026-world-cup-semi-finals\/","title":{"rendered":"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England are one step closer to ending nearly six decades of FIFA World Cup heartbreak after a dramatic <strong>2-1 extra-time victory over Norway<\/strong> in Miami. Jude Bellingham once again proved why he is among the world&#8217;s finest midfielders, scoring twice to inspire the Three Lions into the semi-finals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The victory marks England&#8217;s <strong>first-ever World Cup semi-final outside Europe<\/strong>, where they will now prepare for a blockbuster showdown against defending champions Argentina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For football fans across Kenya following every twist of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England&#8217;s resilience, tactical discipline, and ability to produce under pressure continue to make Gareth Southgate&#8217;s side one of the tournament favorites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Result:<\/strong> England 2-1 Norway (After Extra Time)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Competition:<\/strong> 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-final<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Hard Rock Stadium, Miami<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scorers:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andreas Schjelderup (Norway)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jude Bellingham (England) \u2013 45+1&#8242;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jude Bellingham (England) \u2013 Extra Time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"433\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ad7678a306a7e05abc056f530149079.webp\" alt=\"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals\" class=\"wp-image-17578\" style=\"width:969px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ad7678a306a7e05abc056f530149079.webp 640w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ad7678a306a7e05abc056f530149079-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6ad7678a306a7e05abc056f530149079-150x101.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norway Shock England Before Half-Time Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite dominating possession during the opening stages, England struggled to create meaningful chances against Norway&#8217;s disciplined defensive shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Three Lions&#8217; first real opportunity arrived in the 19th minute when Jude Bellingham headed Elliot Anderson&#8217;s cross wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England continued delivering crosses into the Norwegian penalty area, but clear-cut opportunities remained scarce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norway slowly grew into the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A warning arrived when Erling Haaland headed Julian Ryerson&#8217;s delivery straight at Jordan Pickford before disaster struck moments later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andreas Schjelderup&#8217;s dangerous cross drifted over England&#8217;s goalkeeper and found the back of the net, giving Norway a surprise lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal lifted Norwegian confidence considerably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alexander S\u00f8rloth nearly doubled the advantage with a powerful header before Martin \u00d8degaard forced Pickford into another important save.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England looked rattled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Jude Bellingham Delivers Again<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norway&#8217;s inability to extend their advantage proved costly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deep into first-half stoppage time, Anthony Gordon produced an intelligent square pass to Jude Bellingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Real Madrid midfielder timed his run perfectly before calmly slotting past \u00d8rjan Nyland to make it <strong>1-1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was Bellingham&#8217;s <strong>fifth goal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup<\/strong>, further strengthening his credentials as one of the tournament&#8217;s standout performers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The equalizer completely changed the momentum heading into the interval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-1024x666.avif\" alt=\"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals\" class=\"wp-image-17579\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-1024x666.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-300x195.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-768x500.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-150x98.avif 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-696x453.avif 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium-1068x695.avif 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/0_Norway-v-England-FIFA-World-Cup-2026-Quarter-Final-Miami-Stadium.avif 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pickford Stands Tall as Norway Continue to Threaten<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second half belonged largely to Norway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan Pickford, making his <strong>18th FIFA World Cup appearance<\/strong> for England, repeatedly rescued his side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He denied S\u00f8rloth before reacting brilliantly to stop another dangerous Haaland effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norway even thought they had regained the lead from a corner through Torbj\u00f8rn Heggem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, VAR intervened after spotting Haaland pushing Elliot Anderson during the build-up, and the goal was correctly ruled out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, Kristoffer Ajer came agonizingly close when his powerful effort crashed against the crossbar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England was living dangerously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England Finish Strong to Force Extra Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As fatigue set in under Miami&#8217;s intense heat, England gradually regained control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bukayo Saka caused problems down the wing, while Djed Spence nearly capitalized on Nyland&#8217;s attempted clearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Neither side could find a decisive winner inside 90 minutes, sending the quarter-final into extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"869\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4.webp\" alt=\"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals\" class=\"wp-image-17580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4.webp 869w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4-300x165.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4-768x422.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4-150x82.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/6a5338b6a7721fe8b138c9b4-696x382.webp 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bellingham&#8217;s Match-Winning Moment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England entered extra time looking the fresher team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Harry Kane forced an excellent save before Morgan Rogers unleashed a speculative strike that Nyland could only spill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rebound fell kindly for Jude Bellingham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without hesitation, the midfielder smashed home his second goal of the evening to give England a priceless 2-1 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Three Lions later thought they had won a penalty after Spence went down inside the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VAR once again intervened, overturning the referee&#8217;s original decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norway&#8217;s hopes suffered another major setback when Erling Haaland was forced off with an injury during extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite late pressure from Patrick Berg and several excellent saves from Nyland to deny Spence and Saka, Norway could not find another equalizer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England defended resolutely until the final whistle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Match Statistics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">England<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Possession dominance throughout much of the contest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jude Bellingham scored twice<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jordan Pickford reached 18 World Cup appearances<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First World Cup semi-final outside Europe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created numerous second-half opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>VAR denied Torbj\u00f8rn Heggem&#8217;s goal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kristoffer Ajer struck the crossbar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haaland forced off injured in extra time<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals\" class=\"wp-image-17581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-696x392.webp 696w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway-1068x601.webp 1068w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/bellingham-norway.webp 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tactical Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England showed maturity throughout a difficult contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Norway&#8217;s direct attacking style consistently troubled England&#8217;s defense, Gareth Southgate&#8217;s side demonstrated patience and composure under pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jude Bellingham once again proved to be England&#8217;s game-changer, combining intelligent movement with clinical finishing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jordan Pickford&#8217;s experience also proved invaluable, making several crucial saves that kept England alive during Norway&#8217;s strongest spell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Norway, meanwhile, leaves the tournament with plenty of pride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St\u00e5le Solbakken&#8217;s men exceeded expectations by reaching the quarter-finals and pushed one of Europe&#8217;s strongest teams all the way into extra time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England now advances to the <strong>2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals<\/strong>, where they will face Argentina in one of the tournament&#8217;s biggest fixtures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Norway, the defeat ends what has been their finest major tournament campaign in decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With young stars including Erling Haaland, Martin \u00d8degaard and Andreas Schjelderup forming the core of the squad, Norway&#8217;s future remains extremely promising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"586\" height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ENGNOR-1783831543681.webp\" alt=\"England vs Norway: Bellingham Sends Three Lions to 2026 World Cup Semi-Finals\" class=\"wp-image-17582\" style=\"width:965px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ENGNOR-1783831543681.webp 586w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ENGNOR-1783831543681-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ENGNOR-1783831543681-150x84.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 586px) 100vw, 586px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bangbet Kenya: Make Every World Cup Match More Exciting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2026 FIFA World Cup is delivering unforgettable football, and every knockout match brings fresh opportunities for fans in Kenya to enjoy the action even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ke-m\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a>, you can access competitive football odds, live betting markets, instant payouts, exciting promotions, and a seamless mobile betting experience designed for Kenyan football lovers. Whether you&#8217;re backing England&#8217;s march to the title, predicting Argentina&#8217;s next victory, or exploring hundreds of other sports markets, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ke-m\/WorldCup2026\">Bangbet<\/a> gives you everything you need to stay close to the action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/welcome\/register.html\"><strong>Bangbet<\/strong><\/a> today, create your account, and enjoy one of Kenya&#8217;s leading online sports betting experiences throughout the World Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England&#8217;s victory showcased exactly why championship-winning teams are so difficult to eliminate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Norway dominated, England survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When opportunities arrived, Jude Bellingham delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His two-goal performance, combined with Jordan Pickford&#8217;s outstanding goalkeeping and England&#8217;s resilience under immense pressure, secured a memorable 2-1 extra-time victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, with a place in the World Cup final within touching distance, the Three Lions prepare for their biggest challenge yet\u2014a mouthwatering semi-final against Argentina that promises to captivate football fans across Kenya and around the globe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>England are one step closer to ending nearly six decades of FIFA World Cup heartbreak after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami. Jude Bellingham once again proved why he is among the world&#8217;s finest midfielders, scoring twice to inspire the Three Lions into the semi-finals. 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