England advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Norway 2–1 in a thrilling quarterfinal that was decided in extra time.
The closely contested match saw both teams create opportunities while remaining disciplined in defence. Norway produced a determined performance and made it difficult for England to gain control, forcing the match beyond the regulation 90 minutes.
With the score level at the end of normal time, the quarterfinal moved into extra time. England eventually found the decisive goal to secure a dramatic victory and keep their hopes of winning the World Cup alive.
England’s players celebrated with supporters after the final whistle as the team confirmed its place among the final four nations in the tournament. The victory marked another important step in England’s campaign and demonstrated the team’s ability to perform under pressure in knockout matches.
Norway’s impressive World Cup journey ended in the quarterfinals despite a strong performance. The Norwegian side had emerged as one of the tournament’s surprise teams after eliminating Brazil in the previous round.
England will face defending champions Argentina in the semifinals after Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 following extra time in their quarterfinal. The highly anticipated England–Argentina clash will determine which team advances to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.