England Beat Norway 2-1 in World Cup Quarterfinal, Reach Semis

(Published July 12, 2026)

England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal played in Miami on July 11 (local time). Norway took the lead in the first half, England equalized in stoppage time, and Jude Bellingham struck again early in extra time to send the Three Lions into the semifinals. Here’s a full recap of the match plus everything confirmed so far about the semifinal schedule and broadcast plans.

Score and match summary

Norway forward Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring with a long-range strike in the 36th minute. England leveled things up right before the break, with Jude Bellingham converting in first-half stoppage time (45+2′) to make it 1-1 at halftime.

In the second half, Norway defender Torbjørn Heggem appeared to put his side back in front from a corner, but the goal was chalked off after a VAR review found that Erling Braut Haaland had fouled an England player in the buildup. The match remained level after 90 minutes and went to extra time.

Three minutes into the first period of extra time, Bellingham pounced on a rebound after Norway’s goalkeeper parried a long-range shot, tucking the ball home to make it 2-1. England held on from there to seal their place in the semifinals.

Bellingham’s brace and the VAR controversy

Bellingham’s sixth goal of the tournament

Bellingham scored both England’s goals in the match, bringing his tournament tally to six. With England’s Harry Kane and Norway’s Haaland both tightly marked for most of the game, it was Bellingham’s individual quality that ultimately decided the tie.

Norway’s disallowed go-ahead goal

Norway thought they had retaken the lead when Heggem headed home from a corner in the second half, but a VAR check ruled that Haaland had fouled an England defender in the challenge just before the ball fell to Heggem, and the goal was disallowed. Had it stood, the momentum of the match could have shifted significantly — a bitter moment for Norway.

When is the semifinal, and who do England play?

According to the official tournament schedule, the semifinals are set for July 15 (Wed) and July 16 (Thu), both kicking off at 4:00am Japan time. The July 15 match is France vs. Spain at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, while England’s semifinal is the July 16, 4:00am JST kickoff at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

England’s opponent will be the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland, which kicks off at Kansas City Stadium at 10:00am JST on July 12. As of this writing, that match had not yet kicked off; this article will be updated once the opponent is confirmed.

Where to watch

DAZN is streaming every match of the tournament live, with on-demand replays also available, and the semifinals are expected to be no exception. In Japan, NHK General, NHK Educational and NHK BS Premium 4K have also carried the tournament’s biggest knockout-stage matches on terrestrial TV, including this Norway game. Specific broadcast details for the semifinal are expected to be announced by NHK and DAZN closer to the match, so fans should check official schedules nearer the time.

Fan reactions

Fans reacted immediately on social media to Bellingham’s dramatic extra-time winner and the tense VAR call that overturned Norway’s goal, with many highlighting Bellingham’s growing reputation as England’s big-game player at this tournament.

“Bellingham again. He just doesn’t stop scoring in the biggest moments.” — reaction from a Japanese fan on X

“That VAR call against Norway was so tight. Heartbreaking for them after they thought they’d gone ahead.” — reaction from a Japanese fan on X

“England into the semis again. Can’t wait to see who they get next.” — reaction from a Japanese fan on X

England’s road to the semifinals

England topped their group stage before beating their round-of-16 opponent to reach the quarterfinals. Now, with Bellingham firing on all cylinders and six goals to his name, England are into the final four for the first time since their run to the 2018 semifinal, with the whole squad in confident form heading into the Atlanta clash.

FAQ

Q. What was the final score between England and Norway?

A. England won 2-1 after extra time. Norway led 1-0 at one point in the first half, England equalized before halftime, and Bellingham’s extra-time goal settled it.

Q. When and where is England’s semifinal?

A. It’s scheduled for July 16 (Thu) at 4:00am JST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, against the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland.

Q. How can I watch the semifinal?

A. DAZN is streaming all matches live. NHK is also broadcasting many of the tournament’s biggest matches on terrestrial TV in Japan; check official schedules closer to kickoff for confirmation.

Sources and references:

• ・Football Channel
• ・TV Tokyo Sports

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