New Delhi. England produced a brilliant performance in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals, defeating Norway 2-1 to advance to the semi-finals. Star midfielder Jude Bellingham scored both goals in a thrilling match, leading the team to victory. With this win, England reached the last four for the fourth time in World Cup history and kept alive their hopes of winning the title for the second time.

Kane and Bellingham pair made World Cup history

England captain Harry Kane and midfielder Jude Bellingham have created a unique record in this World Cup. This is the first time in the tournament's history that two players from the same team have scored six or more goals in a single World Cup.

Bellingham has scored six goals so far, while Harry Kane has also scored six. The two players' formidable partnership has emerged as the biggest strength of England's campaign, consistently giving the team the upper hand in crucial matches.

Bellingham's Powerful Performance in the Quarter-Finals

Norway started the match aggressively, and Andreas Schelderup gave his team a 1-0 lead in the 36th minute. However, England remained composed even under pressure.

Jude Bellingham scored a brilliant goal in injury time of the first half to level the score at 1-1. In the second half, both teams' defenses performed brilliantly, preventing any further goals in the allotted 90 minutes, forcing the match into extra time.

Memorable Win in Extra Time

Bellingham once again displayed his class as extra time began. In the 93rd minute, he scored the second and decisive goal of the match, giving England a memorable 2-1 victory. His performance put an end to Norway's hopes of winning the World Cup.

England in the semifinals for the fourth time, eyeing a second trophy

With this win, England has reached the semifinals of the FIFA World Cup for the fourth time, after 1966, 1990, and 2018. They will now face the winner of the quarterfinal between Argentina and Switzerland.

England has only been crowned World Cup champions once. In 1966, they defeated Germany in the final to win their first and only World Cup trophy. Now, the team is aiming to end a 60-year wait and become world champions for the second time.