Live Blog! Norway vs. England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Second Extra Half 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
🏁 FULL TIME 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
It's all over in Miami! England is through to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating a resilient Norway in a thrilling extra-time battle. A brace from Jude Bellingham proved decisive as the Three Lions booked their place among the final four.
England now awaits the winner of Argentina vs. Switzerland for a place in the World Cup Final.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 113 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway comes close! Oscar Bobb reacts to a loose ball inside the penalty area and strikes it first time, but he cannot keep the effort down. The shot sails over Jordan Pickford’s goal as the Vikings continue to chase the equalizer with their final reserves of energy.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 109 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
A BRILLIANT DOUBLE SAVE FROM ØRJAN NYLAND!! Norway stays alive. England comes within inches of sealing the match as Djed Spence forces an excellent save, and moments later Bukayo Saka fires the rebound, only for Nyland to deny him with another outstanding stop. The Norwegian goalkeeper keeps the Vikings' hopes alive.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 108 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
What an effort from Patrick Berg! The Norwegian midfielder unleashed an absolute rocket from long range, trying to surprise Jordan Pickford, but the shot sailed just over the crossbar. Norway continues to push and refuses to give up on finding the equalizer.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
⏱️ Second Half of Extra Time | Min 106 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
The final 15 minutes are underway in Miami! Norway must push forward in search of an equalizer, while England looks to protect its lead and strike on the counterattack. The tension is at its peak, as the next goal—or the final whistle—will determine the last semifinalist of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
First Extra Half 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
⏱️ End of the First Half of Extra Time 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
The first half of extra time comes to an end in Miami! England remains ahead thanks to Jude Bellingham’s second goal, while Norway is still alive after VAR overturned the penalty awarded for the challenge on Djed Spence. Fifteen minutes remain to decide the final semifinalist of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 99 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
NO PENALTY FOR ENGLAND!! After reviewing the incident on VAR, the referee overturns his original decision and rules that Djed Spence’s fall does not warrant a spot kick. Norway breathes again and remains alive in extra time, still trailing by only one goal.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 98 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
PENALTY FOR ENGLAND!! Djed Spence bursts into the box at full speed and is brought down by the Norway defense. The referee has a perfect view of the incident and immediately points to the spot. The Three Lions now have a golden opportunity to extend their lead in extra time.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
Min 93 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
GOOOOOOOOOAL FOR ENGLAND!! HEY JUDE AGAIN! Ørjan Nyland fails to hold the ball and spills a dangerous rebound inside the penalty area. Jude Bellingham reacts like a true superstar and simply taps it into the net. It is his second goal of the match, and the Three Lions take the lead in extra time.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-2 England 🏴
⏱️ Extra Time | Min 91 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Extra time is underway in Miami! The tension is at its highest, and fatigue is beginning to take its toll, but there are still 30 minutes to decide the final semifinalist of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Norway and England are giving everything they have.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Second Half 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
🏁 End of Regulation 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
The 90 minutes are over in Miami! After an intense and entertaining battle filled with chances at both ends, Norway and England remain level. Goals from Andreas Schjelderup and Jude Bellingham leave the score tied, and a place in the semifinals will now be decided in extra time. The drama continues!
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 94 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England comes close! A dangerous cross finds Jude Bellingham, but he fails to make clean contact with his first-time effort. The ball rolls just wide of Ørjan Nyland's goal as the Three Lions continue to push for a winner and avoid extra time.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
90+1 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
There will be seven minutes of stoppage time in Miami. Norway and England have 420 seconds left to avoid extra time and claim the final spot in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. The tension couldn't be higher.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 90 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
A huge scare for Norway! Ørjan Nyland nearly made a costly mistake after taking far too long to clear the ball. Djed Spence closed him down aggressively and came within inches of stealing possession. Had he gotten there, England would have had a golden chance to score the winner.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 86 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway survives! Bukayo Saka produces a brilliant individual run down the flank and sends a dangerous ball across the box. Just as an England attacker is about to finish into what looked like an empty net, Fredrik Aursnes makes a superb last-ditch clearance to deny a certain goal.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 84 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Antonio Nusa cuts inside and fires from distance, trying to catch Jordan Pickford off guard. However, the shot lacks power, and the England goalkeeper gathers it comfortably. Norway continues to be the more aggressive side as it searches for the winning goal.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 81 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Fatigue is beginning to show for both teams. Norway and England have emptied the tank after a high-intensity battle, yet the tension continues to rise. Every loose ball is contested with everything they have, and one single moment could decide who reaches the semifinals in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 75 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England survives! Kristoffer Ajer rises inside the penalty area and powers a header against the crossbar. Jordan Pickford is completely beaten, but the woodwork denies Norway a second goal. The Vikings come within inches of retaking the lead.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 75 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England survives! Sander Berge finds space and unleashes a powerful effort that crashes against the crossbar. Jordan Pickford is completely beaten, but the woodwork denies Norway a second goal. The Vikings come within inches of retaking the lead.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 72 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
The tension continues to rise, with one mistake potentially deciding the race for a place in the semifinals. Norway is controlling possession and patiently looking for an opening, while England remains organized and waits for the right moment to break forward. Neither side is willing to give away an inch in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 63 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway is now enjoying more possession and trying to dictate the tempo, but the Vikings have lacked precision in the final third. England has dropped deeper, staying organized and waiting for the right moment to win the ball back and break forward. The match has entered a more tactical phase, with both sides paying close attention to every detail.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 54 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
NORWAY’S GOAL IS RULED OUT!! After the VAR review, the referee calls a foul on Erling Braut Haaland for a push inside the penalty area before Torbjørn Heggem’s finish. The goal does not stand, and the match remains level in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 53 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Attention in Miami! The VAR is reviewing Norway’s goal for a possible push by Erling Braut Haaland inside the penalty area before Torbjørn Heggem’s finish. The England players are appealing for a foul as the referee waits for the final decision.
🇳🇴 Norway 2-1 England 🏴
Min 52 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
GOOOOOOOOOAL FOR NORWAY!! A dangerous cross drops into the penalty area, and Jordan Pickford spills the ball after failing to hold it cleanly. Torbjørn Heggem reacts quickest to the rebound and simply taps it into the net. The Vikings strike again and retake the lead in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 2-1 England 🏴
Min 52 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway responds! Erling Braut Haaland rises above everyone in the box and powers a header toward goal, forcing Jordan Pickford to make an outstanding save and push the ball behind for a corner. The Vikings open the second half by reminding England just how dangerous they can be.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 46 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
The second half is underway in Miami! After a thrilling opening 45 minutes filled with intensity, goals and drama, Norway and England are back on the pitch with a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals at stake. What a match we're witnessing!
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
First Half 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
🏁 Halftime 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
An outstanding first half comes to an end in Miami! Norway struck first through a stunning goal by Andreas Schjelderup and looked dangerous on the counterattack throughout the opening 45 minutes. Just when it seemed the Vikings would take the lead into the break, Jude Bellingham produced a moment of brilliance to level the match. Everything is set for a thrilling second half.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 48 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
What a finish to the first half! Jude Bellingham threaded a magnificent through ball to Harry Kane, who finished brilliantly into the back of the net. However, the assistant referee's flag went up immediately, and the goal was ruled out for offside. Norway survives.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 46 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
GOOOOOOOOOAL FOR ENGLAND!! HEY JUDE! A sensational individual play from Jude Bellingham, who beats his marker inside the box before calmly placing his finish beyond Ørjan Nyland. The Three Lions level the match just before halftime and completely shift the momentum in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-1 England 🏴
Min 43 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway threatens again! The Vikings launch another dangerous counterattack, but Alexander Sørloth takes far too long to pull the trigger, allowing England's defense to recover and clear the danger. Thomas Tuchel's side still cannot find openings against Norway's compact defensive shape, and despite seeing less of the ball, Ståle Solbakken's team looks far more dangerous every time it breaks forward.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-0 England 🏴
Min 38 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway comes close again! Alexander Sørloth controls the ball inside the box, shifts it onto his left foot and fires a powerful shot that whistles just wide of Jordan Pickford's goal. The Vikings are sensing another goal and look much closer to a second than England does to an equalizer.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-0 England 🏴
Min 35 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
GOOOOOOOAL FOR NORWAY!! What a thunderbolt from Andreas Schjelderup! The Norwegian attacker unleashes a rocket that catches Jordan Pickford off guard, with the England goalkeeper unable to handle the power of the strike. The Vikings strike first in Miami and take the lead.
🇳🇴 Norway 1-0 England 🏴
Min 32 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England gets away with one! A dreadful mistake by John Stones gifts the ball to Erling Braut Haaland just outside the box. Surprisingly, the Norwegian striker hesitates and fails to take advantage of the golden opportunity. It is the clearest chance of the match so far for Norway.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 28 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Harry Kane goes for goal from the free kick! The England captain unleashes a powerful strike from outside the box, but the ball flies over Ørjan Nyland’s crossbar. The Three Lions continue to search for the breakthrough in Miami.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 22 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway survives! Noni Madueke delivers an excellent cross from the flank, but Myles Lewis-Skelly O'Riley fails to make clean contact inside the box and the ball rolls just wide of Ørjan Nyland's goal. The Three Lions are growing into the match and are beginning to pin the Norwegians back.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 18 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England sends its first serious warning! Anthony Gordon delivers an excellent cross from the wing, and Jude Bellingham attacks the ball inside the penalty area but cannot make contact. The Three Lions are beginning to threaten Ørjan Nyland’s goal with greater frequency.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 15 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England is trying to create danger mainly through the wide areas, with Anthony Gordon looking to take on defenders and increase the tempo whenever he receives the ball. Norway, however, remains patient, keeps its defensive shape compact and waits for a turnover that could launch a dangerous counterattack.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 10 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
England is controlling possession and spending most of the match in the attacking half, but it has yet to seriously trouble Ørjan Nyland. Still, whenever Norway moves forward, the danger is immediately evident: the presence of Erling Braut Haaland keeps the English defense on constant high alert.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 5 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Possession is evenly shared in the opening minutes. England is pushing higher up the pitch and looking to establish itself in the attacking half, while Norway remains organized and waits for the right moment to break. The Norwegians know every recovery could become a major opportunity if they can release Erling Haaland into space.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Min 1 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Kickoff in Miami! Norway and England are battling for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals in a matchup headlined by two of the world's greatest strikers: Erling Haaland against Harry Kane. Only one can keep the dream of lifting the trophy alive.
🇳🇴 Norway 0-0 England 🏴
Pre Match
📊 The Stat 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
July 11 has not been kind to England in recent years.
📅 July 11, 2018: the Three Lions fell to Croatia in the semifinals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
📅 July 11, 2021: England lost the UEFA Euro 2020 final to Italy on penalties at Wembley.
Now, on another July 11, Thomas Tuchel's side hopes to end that streak and take another step toward World Cup glory. Will history finally change today?
Pre-Match 🇳🇴 🆚 🏴
Norway and England are out on the pitch warming up in Miami. Everything is set for a high-stakes 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. The Norwegians are looking to extend their historic run, while the Three Lions are aiming to return to the World Cup semifinals. Only one team will keep its dream alive.
🇳🇴 Norway vs England 🏴
Haaland vs. Kane: A Clash of Giants for a Place in the Semifinals
Few FIFA World Cup quarterfinals have featured two of the world's greatest strikers at the peak of their careers. Norway and England meet in one of the tournament's most anticipated matches, highlighted by the showdown between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane, the two most prolific goalscorers in European football.
Both players arrive with outstanding numbers. Haaland has scored seven goals in the tournament and leads the race for the Golden Boot, while Kane has six goals and is aiming to win the award for the second time after claiming it at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Beyond the individual accolades, however, both strikers share the same objective: leading their national teams into the semifinals.
History clearly favors England. The two nations have met 12 times in official matches and friendlies, with the Three Lions recording seven victories, three draws, and only two defeats. Remarkably, they have never faced each other at a FIFA World Cup, making this their first-ever meeting on football's biggest stage.
For Norway, this is the biggest match in the nation's football history. The team coached by Ståle Solbakken had never reached the World Cup quarterfinals before this tournament. Its previous best performances came with Round of 16 appearances in 1938 and France 1998. Now, led by Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, the Scandinavians are dreaming of making history once again.
On the other side stands an England squad rich in experience. Under Thomas Tuchel, the English are aiming to return to the World Cup semifinals and prove that this generation has what it takes to end the country's six-decade wait for another world title. The Three Lions won their only FIFA World Cup in 1966, and despite several deep tournament runs, they have been unable to lift the trophy again.
Norway Lineup
England Lineup
Norway Chasing the Greatest Victory in Its History
With Erling Haaland enjoying the finest form of his career and Martin Ødegaard orchestrating the midfield, the Scandinavians believe this could be the tournament that changes Norwegian football forever. In addition, players such as Antonio Nusa and Jørgen Strand Larsen have complemented the attack with pace, movement, and relentless pressing.
England Looking to Prove This Generation Can Become Champions
The Three Lions boast one of the deepest squads in the tournament. Harry Kane remains the team's attacking leader, while Jude Bellingham, Bukayo Saka, and Phil Foden provide creativity, technical quality, and attacking flair in the final third.
If England can dominate possession and limit the space available to Haaland, it will take a major step toward reaching the semifinals and continuing its pursuit of a second FIFA World Cup title. However, slowing down the Norwegian striker is one of the toughest challenges in world football, making this quarterfinal one of the must-watch matches of the tournament.
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