The English national team defeated the Norwegian national team with a score of 2: 1 in the 1/4 World Cup finals and became the third finalist in the World Cup semi-finals.
The match was held at Miami Stadium. Andreas Schildrup scored the lead goal for the Norwegians (minute 36). Jude Bellingham scored two goals for the English team (45+2, 93). Another goal scored by the Norwegian team in the 57th minute was cancelled.
In the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup, England will play the winner of the match between Argentina and Switzerland. It will start at 04:00 Moscow time on Sunday, July 12.
Earlier, the Spanish national team defeated the Belgian national team in the World Cup quarter-finals. The match ended with a score of 2:1.
Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute. In the 41st minute, Belgian striker Charles De Kitelare equalized the score. In the 71st minute, Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was unable to continue the match due to injury, and Signe Lamins entered the field in his place. In the 88th minute, Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino scored the second goal.