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Jude Bellingham struck twice to lift England to a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway and into the World Cup semi-finals, a win shadowed by controversy after Norway claimed a first-half equaliser appeared to hit a sky-camera wire and a later VAR review disallowed their own goal; Haaland was quiet as England dominated at times, and England survived late pressure to book a date with Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta.
Norway coach Stale Solbakken said Erling Haaland was taken off at the start of extra time due to fatigue and a possible dead leg after a prolonged World Cup run, as England beat Norway 2-1 to advance; Haaland had been in the Golden Boot race but couldn't add to his tally, and Norway exited after a hard-fought match.
Norway and England meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Miami (kickoff 5 p.m. ET) as Haaland faces Bellingham, with Fox holding US rights and multiple streaming options (Fox One, Fubo, YouTube TV, DirecTV); UK viewers can use ITV/ITVX, Australia’s SBS, and Canada’s TSN/CTV, and the winner advances to a semifinal vs. Argentina or Switzerland; a VPN guide is included for watching from abroad.
England’s 1-1 World Cup quarterfinal against Norway was shaped by VAR controversy: Jude Bellingham’s halftime equalizer came after a goal kick that Norway argued struck a camera cable, but FIFA’s ball-tracking said there was no evidence of a touch and the goal stood. In the second half, Haaland fouled Elliot Anderson before a corner, Norway’s Heggem scored from the set piece but the goal was disallowed and the corner retaken after a VAR check. VAR official Jérôme Brisard supported the decision, leaving Norway frustrated with the review process.
England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice (including a second after Nyland’s error) while Elliot Anderson starred in midfield; the match report rates every player from both sides and notes Haaland’s injury withdrawal along with key contributions from Gordon and Kane.
Jude Bellingham bags a brace as England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach the World Cup semifinals, capitalizing on a late Ørjan Nyland error to seal the victory.
Norway credits its global sports strength to a policy of broad, joyful participation and affordable access from childhood, avoiding early specialization to nurture talent while maintaining competitiveness; the approach is tied to strong public investment and political consensus that sports should be accessible to every child. The country also backs sanctions on Russia in sport and supports Israel’s suspension from FIFA through federations, reflecting its use of institutional influence. Separately, FIFA is anchoring its Americas strategy with a permanent Miami office to manage upcoming events, including the 2030 men’s World Cup, the 2031 women’s World Cup, and the LA28 Olympics, highlighting sport’s evolving geopolitics and commercial footprint.
England and Norway meet in the World Cup quarterfinal at Hard Rock Stadium, with England dominating early possession but neither side testing the goalkeeper as they reveal lineups, recap how each team reached the knockout stage, and note head-to-head history along with broadcast details and betting odds.
SportsLine expert Jon Eimer predicts a high-scoring England vs. Norway World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, leaning Over 2.5 goals due to both teams’ strong offenses; current lines list England -120, Norway +310, draw +280, with England to advance -230 and Norway +184 to qualify. See his full bets on SportsLine.
England and a Haaland-led Norway meet in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Miami (Hard Rock Stadium) with kickoff at 5 p.m. ET. Fox will televise (Fox app/Fubo; Spanish feeds on Telemundo/Peacock). Lineups arrive about an hour before kickoff. Pundits vary on the result, but Norway’s Haaland aims to continue his scoring run as England chase a semifinal spot and a path to face Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta on July 14.
Norway’s global sports success comes from a culture that prizes enjoyment and broad participation over early specialization. Youth sports ban scorekeeping until age 12, encourage multi-sport exploration, and rely on a collaborative, data-informed system linking clubs, universities and science. This approach helps produce world‑class athletes like Haaland and Klaebo, fuels strong Olympic performance, and contrasts with the pressure-heavy U.S. travel‑sports model that drives higher dropout rates.
England fans in Miami are growing more confident as they chase a World Cup semifinal, while Norway—having upset Brazil to reach the last eight—play with nothing to lose and hope to pull off an upset led by Haaland in a high-stakes quarterfinal.
Erling Haaland was born in Leeds while his father Alfie played for Leeds United and spent part of his early years in England before the family returned to Norway; though eligible for England, he grew up in Norway and opted to represent Norway, with England never seriously pursuing him, and he has since become a Norwegian World Cup star who helped knock England out in 2026—while he still references his English roots.
SportsLine expert Jon Eimer projects a high-scoring England-Norway 2026 World Cup quarterfinal, leaning Over 2.5 goals and listing four plus-money bets, with England a slight money-line favorite (-105) over Norway (+280) for the 5 p.m. ET kickoff in Miami and a +164 shot to advance.
England and Norway head into a World Cup quarterfinal clash starring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland. England advanced by beating Mexico 3-2, while Norway—led by Haaland—reached the quarters after knocking off Brazil and Ivory Coast; Haaland is in top form and Kane remains a central goal threat as England look to win on the 90-minute moneyline despite Norway’s feel‑good run.