Jude Bellingham Leads England to World Cup Semifinals
Jude Bellingham Leads England to World Cup Semifinals
Updated at: July 13, 2026 at 11:30 AM
On July 11, 2026, Jude Bellingham cemented his status as a football superstar by leading England to the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals.
In a tense quarterfinal showdown against Norway in Miami, Bellingham was the undeniable hero, scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory after extra time.
Although Norway took an early lead through Andreas Schjelderup, England’s resilient defense successfully stifled star striker Erling Haaland.
His performance was historic; he became the first player since Diego Maradona in 1986 to score a brace in consecutive knockout matches.
Despite the win, England manager Thomas Tuchel criticized the team's display as "sloppy," citing technical errors.
