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FIFA World Cup: England beat Norway to earn semi-final berth 
12 Jul 2026

England's football team has advanced to the semi-finals of the ongoing FIFA World Cup, their first since 1966.

The victory came after a hard-fought battle against Norway, with a final score of 2-1.

The win was not without its challenges, as England had to come from behind after Norway's Andreas Schjelderup scored in the first half.

However, goals from Jude Bellingham in first-half stoppage time and extra time secured their place in the last four.

England's historic journey to the semi-finals
Tournament progress

England's road to the semi-finals has been a remarkable one.

The team has reached this stage in four major tournaments since 2018, matching their total number of semi-final appearances before the 2018 World Cup.

This consistent performance underlines the team's growth and resilience on the international stage.

Rooney weighs in on potential semi-final opponents
Upcoming challenge

England will face either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals, with a chance to take on France or Spain in the final.

Despite their victory over Norway, former England striker Wayne Rooney suggested he would prefer to face Argentina in the next round, citing Switzerland's organized play as a potential challenge for England.

Analysts highlight areas of concern for England
Match analysis

Despite the win, some analysts feel England's performance wasn't up to the mark.

Former England striker Ellen White said other teams would have punished England for their mistakes in this match.

She stressed on the need for improvement in quality and intensity, especially against teams that play compactly.

Tuchel calls for improvement despite victory
Post-match comments

England manager Thomas Tuchel acknowledged the team's achievement but stressed on the need for improvement.

He said, "I still think we need to play better, overall I didn't see a high quality game."

Midfielder Jude Bellingham echoed his sentiments, calling it an "England masterclass in a different way" and expressed pride in their performance despite not being their best.