Bellingham’s Brace Secures England’s World Cup Semifinal Spot

Fox Corporation continues its extensive coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, broadcasting a dramatic quarterfinal clash that saw England edge out Norway 2-1. Jude Bellingham was the central figure in the contest, scoring twice to propel the Three Lions into the tournament’s next phase.

After a goalless first half hour, Norway shifted tactics to a more aggressive posture. The strategy yielded an immediate result in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup, starting in place of Antonio Nusa, struck a left-footed shot over goalkeeper Jordan Pickford. England responded quickly, with Bellingham equalizing 10 minutes later. He controlled a pass from Anthony Gordon, created space with three touches, and fired past Ørjan Nyland to make it 1-1 before halftime.

Despite the level scoreline, controversy arose regarding the goal. Replays indicated that the ball struck a sky cam cable prior to Bellingham’s equalizer. However, FIFA stated that data from the connected ball sensor did not detect an impact, allowing the goal to stand. Norway faced further disappointment in the second half when a potential tying goal by Torbjørn Heggem was disallowed following a VAR review.

The winner came three minutes into extra time. Bellingham capitalized on a rebound from a Morgan Rogers shot to secure the victory. With six goals in the tournament, Bellingham joins Gary Lineker (1986) and Harry Kane (2018, 2026) as the only England men’s players to net at least five goals in a single World Cup.

Fox Corporation, the media entity broadcasting the event, saw its shares move 2.51% to a price of $54.12. The company operates primarily in the news and sports content sectors, which are currently amplified by the high viewership associated with the World Cup.

What to watch

• England’s upcoming semifinal matchup opponent and scheduling details.
• Viewership ratings for the quarterfinal broadcast and Fox Corporation’s quarterly earnings report.
• Updates on Jude Bellingham’s condition and performance metrics leading into the next round.

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