Bellingham's Double Sends England Past Norway
Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England past Norway 2-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on July 11, securing the Three Lions a semifinal spot. The Real Madrid captain has now scored six goals in six tournament matches.
England captain Jude Bellingham played the hero with a brace, leading the Three Lions to a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on July 11. Bellingham's two goals brought his tournament tally to six in six matches, making him England's leading scorer.
After the match, the Real Madrid star said: "Determination, perseverance—even when things don't go as planned, we find a way to win again. Whether it's 90 or 120 minutes, we give everything we have. Anyone ready to play steps up and performs brilliantly. I'm proud of this team again in the World Cup semifinal."
Bellingham added: "This is a victory for everyone. The whole country has won. All our supporters, the players, the staff—thank you all. This is a major turning point for everyone."
On his crucial go-ahead goal, he said: "It was a very important goal. It got us through to the semifinal. It was really significant."
