Jude Bellingham's brace fuels Engeland's World Cup-droom to quarter-finals

Jude Bellingham scored a brace against Noorwegen, ensuring the WK-droom of Engeland remained alive after a tense group‑stage encounter. The Norwegian side, led by Erling Haaland, left the tournament with heads held high despite the defeat. Bellingham opened the scoring with the equaliser before the break and added the decisive goal in extra time, sealing the win for Engeland. His contribution proved pivotal in a match that could have gone either way. Andreas Schjelderup, who plays for Benfica, gave Noorwegen the lead with an impressive strike early in the game. The Norwegian forward's effort highlighted the quality on display from both sides.

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Jordan Pickford made several crucial saves to keep Engeland in the contest, while VAR intervened to disallow a Noors goal after a foul by Haaland. The decision shifted momentum firmly toward the English side. In extra time Bellingham's winning goal guaranteed Engeland a place in the quarter‑finals, and his performance was hailed as heroic by commentators. The brace not only revived the WK-droom but also underscored his importance for future fixtures. Looking ahead, Engeland will rely on Bellingham's influence as they prepare for the next round of the tournament, hoping to build on the momentum generated in this hard‑fought victory.