Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win after extra-time on Saturday.
Norway's Shock Lead
In their first ever quarter-final, Andreas Schjelderup fired Norway into a shock lead in the searing Miami heat. England, who had failed to win a World Cup knockout game after conceding first since the final of 1966 before this tournament, found themselves trailing.
Bellingham's Equaliser
But Bellingham, who also netted a double in a memorable 3-2 over Mexico in the last 16, produced a moment of magic to equalise just before half-time. His goal kept England's hopes alive and shifted the momentum in their favour.
Controversial Disallowed Goal
Norway had a second goal controversially disallowed after a VAR review in the second half for a foul by Erling Haaland. The decision left both sets of players pushed to their physical limits as the match went to extra-time.
Bellingham's Winning Moment
Bellingham came up with another big moment as he pounced on an error by Orjan Nyland to sweep in his sixth goal of the tournament for the winner. England will now face either Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for the chance to reach a first World Cup final in 60 years.
England's Road Ahead
England boss Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the team's performance was not up to their usual standards but was pleased with the result. "We are in the last four. It's amazing but not happy with the performance, in every sense," he said. "We made life difficult for (ourselves) in the way we played and how we played -- sloppy, a lot of technical mistakes, not fast enough, not repetitive enough. We were lucky today."
Significance for Bangladesh
This match highlights the growing global interest in football, a sport that continues to captivate fans worldwide. For Bangladesh, it underscores the universal appeal of the sport and the excitement it generates, even in countries where football is not the most popular sport. The performance of individual players like Bellingham also serves as an inspiration for young athletes everywhere, showing that determination and skill can lead to remarkable achievements on the world stage.
