England Advance to World Cup Semi-Finals After Extra-Time Win Over Norway
6 verified5 unconfirmed
England booked their place in the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday. Jude Bellingham scored both goals for England, cancelling out Norway’s opener before netting the winner in extra time. England manager Thomas Tuchel was critical of his team’s performance, calling it “sloppy” and saying the team got lucky. Bellingham replied with a brief “Whatever” when asked about Tuchel’s comments and defended his teammates’ effort in difficult conditions. Norway took an early lead, had a goal disallowed, and hit the crossbar during the match. England will face Argentina in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
What’s verified
England defeated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
Jude Bellingham scored both England goals, taking his tournament total to six.
Thomas Tuchel said he was not happy with the performance, calling the team “sloppy” and “lucky.”
Bellingham responded to Tuchel’s criticism by saying “Whatever” and defended his teammates’ effort.
Norway took the lead through a goal, had a goal disallowed, and hit the crossbar.
England will play Argentina in the semi-final in Atlanta on Wednesday.
Not yet confirmed
Norway complained that a goal kick struck an overhead camera cable in the build-up to Bellingham’s equaliser, but FIFA said the ball’s sensor did not register any contact. This claim came from a single source.
Former England players Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney praised Tuchel’s honesty. This claim came from a single source.
Bellingham replied “No comment” when asked if he agreed with Tuchel that England were lucky. This claim came from a single source.
The attendance was reported as 64,478. This claim came from a single source.
Bellingham’s statistical milestones – including five game-state changing goals, being the first player since Diego Maradona to score doubles in back-to-back World Cup knockout ties, and matching Gary Lineker for non-penalty goals – came from a single source.
Key figures
Thomas Tuchel (England manager), Jude Bellingham (England midfielder), Harry Kane (England captain), Erling Haaland (Norway striker), Martin Odegaard (Norway midfielder), Clement Turpin (referee), Gary Neville (pundit), Alan Shearer (former England player), Wayne Rooney (former England player)
Sources: BBC News, Sky Sports
