Washington, July 12 (SANA)Englandreached the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in their quarterfinal atHard Rock Stadium in Miamiearly Sunday.

Norwaytook the lead in the 36th minute through Andreas Schjelderup, but England midfielder Jude Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time to send the teams into the break level at 1-1.

The score remained unchanged throughout the second half, forcing the match into extra time.Bellinghamstruck again in the 92nd minute to seal England’s place in theWorld Cup semifinalsfor the fourth time in the nation’s history.

England will face Argentina in the semifinals after the South Americans defeated Switzerland 3-1 later on Sunday.