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Bellingham’s Brace Propels England Past Norway, Faces Argentina

7/13/2026

Summary

England Beats Norway

England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
Thomas Tuchel called the performance sloppy and lucky, and said it was not good enough in every sense.
Jude Bellingham scored both goals, including the extra-time winner, and replied “yeah, well, whatever”.
England will meet Argentina in the semi-final on July 15 in Atlanta, with a final on July 19 in New Jersey.

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Tuchel Criticizes England

Thomas Tuchel described his squad as specialists, each player a distinct weapon for tactical flexibility.
Thomas Tuchel kept 36-year-old Jordan Henderson for personality and leadership, not on-field performance.
Dan Burn’s late defensive header in extra-time against Norway helped England see out the match.
Thomas Tuchel criticized Gareth Southgate’s side for lacking identity and being overly cautious, noting England entered the 2026 World Cup with only two historic comeback victories.

Summary

England Preps Kansas

England’s staff will use a recovery facility in Kansas City before the semifinal versus Argentina.
Thomas Tuchel (England coach) said training intensity will drop because the three days are vital.
Defender Jarell Quansah misses the semifinal after a two-match ban from his red card in Mexico.
Reece James (England defender) returned from a hamstring strain, with Declan Rice (England midfielder) taken off at halftime and centre-back Ezri Konsa suffering cramps.

History

Historical Context

In 1990 England, guided by Sir Bobby Robson, overturned Cameroon 3-2 after extra time in Italy, a match remembered for its dramatic comeback and the tournament’s record-low 2.21 goals per game. Today, under Thomas Tuchel, Jude Bellingham’s extra-time brace echoes that resilience, highlighting England’s recurring reliance on late-stage tactical breakthroughs.

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England Beats Norway

England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in the World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
Thomas Tuchel called the performance sloppy and lucky, and said it was not good enough in every sense.
Jude Bellingham scored both goals, including the extra-time winner, and replied “yeah, well, whatever”.
England will meet Argentina in the semi-final on July 15 in Atlanta, with a final on July 19 in New Jersey.

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