England are into the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals after a 2-1 extra-time win over Norway on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to settle a tense quarterfinal.
The result means England move on to face Argentina in the final four. It also keeps them alive in a tournament that has already produced a full slate of late drama, with the last eight games now complete and the semifinals set.
Bellingham delivers when England needed it most
Bellingham’s two goals were the difference in a match that remained tight through regulation and into extra time. England’s attack found the decisive moments through their midfielder, and that was enough to end Norway’s run.
For Norway, the loss closes the door on a quarterfinal appearance that had them within reach of the semifinals. The match was decided in extra time, which only added to the pressure on both sides as the game wore on.
The final four are set
Later on Saturday, Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time, confirming the final four matchups. With the bracket now complete, England’s next test will be against Argentina.
The result also matters in the broader World Cup Predictions context, where the final four were set with Algo sitting on top and one pick and one per cent ahead of the Experts heading into the last round of games. With just five predictors left in the mix and 48 countries having already been accounted for in the tournament field, the competition has narrowed to the final stretch.
England’s path forward is clear now. After surviving Norway in extra time, they are one win away from the World Cup final.
