England into the semi-finals! Bellingham's double, spider-cam controversy and Argentina up next...
Essential FootballSummary
England has advanced to the semi-finals of the World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Norway in extra time. Jude Bellingham, who delivered another standout performance, scored both goals for England, helping to overcome Norway's early lead from Andres Schildrup. The match was marked by controversy, with Norway disputing the legitimacy of England's first goal, claiming it was preceded by an interference from the stadium’s spider cam. Despite their grievances, England’s victory has led them to a semi-final showdown against Argentina, who beat Switzerland 3-1 in their own extra time match.
The semi-final will take place in Atlanta on Wednesday evening. England, while celebrating their progress to the final four, has concerns over player fitness. Several players, including Declan Rice, are dealing with injuries and fatigue after the intense match conditions in Miami. Jude Bellingham, however, has emerged as a key player with six goals in the tournament, placing him in contention for the Golden Boot and reinforcing his importance to the squad.
Despite criticisms of England's performance from some quarters, including coach Thomas Tuchel, Bellingham’s exceptional play continues to inspire confidence among teammates and fans. As anticipation builds for the clash with Argentina, the match will be particularly notable as it will be Lionel Messi's first encounter with England, making it a historic moment in football history.
Show Notes
Hayley McQueen is with James Savundra to bring you the latest news from the 2026 World Cup. We hear from our reporters in Miami who saw Jude Bellingham strike twice to send England into the semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway. Up next for England will be Argentina after they also needed extra-time to get past Switzerland. We run through that game, and discuss the race for the tournament's Golden Boot. - •For all the latest football news, head to www.skysports.com/football •For advertising opportunities email: [email protected]
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