Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway, securing a spot in the World Cup semi-finals despite a disjointed performance that left manager Thomas Tuchel unsatisfied.
Thomas Tuchel criticized England's performance as 'sloppy' and 'lucky' after a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals. Jude Bellingham, who scored twice, defended his teammates, citing tough conditions and a strong opponent. England will face Argentina in the semi-finals.
Ezri Konsa is set to start at right-back for England in their World Cup quarter-final against Norway, with Reece James still recovering from injury. John Stones is expected to return at centre-back, and Noni Madueke replaces Bukayo Saka on the right wing.
Norway's World Cup exit was marred by controversy after they claimed Jude Bellingham's equaliser should have been disallowed because the ball hit a spidercam wire. FIFA said the ball's chip showed no evidence of contact, but Norway remain unconvinced.
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White said England 'got lucky' after Torbjorn Heggem's second-half goal was disallowed for a foul on Elliott Anderson by Erling Haaland.
England have reached the World Cup semi-finals after a 2-1 victory over Norway. They will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, broadcast live on the BBC. Fans can select their preferred starting XI using an interactive selector.
BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney, Ellen White, and Micah Richards examine whether the spider cam influenced Jude Bellingham's first goal for England against Norway. The analysis is part of World Cup 2026 coverage.
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including an extra-time winner, as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami and reach the World Cup semi-finals. The match will be broadcast live on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on Wednesday, July 15 at 19:00 BST.
Jude Bellingham scored a crucial equaliser for England just before half-time in a friendly against Norway in Miami. The match serves as preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with England set to face the semi-final live on BBC.
The UK government has extended licensing hours for pubs in England and Wales to allow fans to watch the entire World Cup quarterfinal against Norway, even if kick-off is delayed due to extreme heat. Venues can stay open until 30 minutes after the final whistle.
