England vs Norway LIVE: World Cup score, lineups and quarterfinal highlights

England has secured a place in the 2026 World Cup semifinals following a 2-1 victory over Norway in a quarterfinal match that required extra time to resolve. According to AP News and NPR, Jude Bellingham scored twice to lead England past Norway and Erling Haaland. The match began with Norway opening the scoring against the run of play, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, before England fought back to win. The contest took place amid challenging heat and humidity in South Florida, which CBS News noted created a difficult environment for both competing teams. Significant coverage from The Guardian, Yahoo Sports, and Reuters focuses on a controversy dubbed 'Cablegate.' Norway's coach and various reports suggest that the ball hit a sky-cam cable during Bellingham's first goal, which some argue should have resulted in the goal being disallowed. Yahoo Sports reports that this incident, combined with a contentious VAR call, has fueled conspiracy theories.

While the Norway coach remains convinced of the cable contact, Yahoo Sports notes that FIFA has disputed the claim that the sky-cam wire was involved in the play. NBC News further highlighted that two pivotal calls in the match went against the Norwegian side. Internal tension within the England camp has also surfaced in the wake of the victory. The New York Times and ESPN report that Jude Bellingham defended his teammates' display following criticism from manager Thomas Tuchel. Bellingham suggested that Tuchel may not know what it is like to be in the players' position. Simultaneously, Fox News reported that the England manager went viral for an angry and combative interview following the win.

These reports underscore a complex dynamic between the star player and the coaching staff even as England continues its progress toward the trophy. Looking forward, England and Argentina have both edged into the semifinals via extra time, as noted by ESPN. The New York Times suggests the focus remains on whether this tournament is Jude Bellingham's World Cup as he helps drive the team toward the final four. While The Guardian emphasizes that Bellingham cannot win the trophy alone despite his individual excellence, the team now moves into the semifinal round. Further developments will likely center on the official FIFA stance regarding the sky-cam wire contact and the ongoing relationship between Tuchel and the squad.