Bellingham's brace sends England past Norway into semis
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- Jude Bellingham scored twice to overturn a 1-0 deficit and seal a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway, sending England into the World Cup semifinals for the second time in three tournaments
- Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring in the 36th minute with a left-foot shot off the far post, but Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time to force extra time
- Harry Kane sits level with Bellingham on six tournament goals, two behind leaders Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi, who each have eight
- England will face the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland in Atlanta on Wednesday, chasing their first World Cup final since 1966
- Ståle Solbakken made the surprising decision to substitute top scorer Erling Haaland for Jørgen Strand Larsen at halftime of extra time in a tied game
- Two controversies shaped the match: a ball appeared to strike an aerial camera cable before England's equalizer — which FIFA later denied — and a penalty awarded after Djed Spence went down was reversed by VAR
- Miami Gardens delivered oppressive heat that visibly wore down players on both sides throughout extra time
Why it matters: Bellingham's brace lifts him level with Kane at six tournament goals — two behind leaders Mbappé and Messi — and puts England two wins from a first final since 1966. Two officiating flashpoints stood out: a ball that appeared to strike a camera wire before England's equalizer, and a penalty that was reversed by VAR.