England and Norway Reach 2026 World Cup Quarterfinals
In the 2026 FIFA World Cup, England and Norway secured their places in the quarterfinals. England triumphed over co-host Mexico with a 3-2 victory, showcasing resilience as Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half.
Despite a red card for Jarel Quansah, England extended their lead with a penalty converted by captain Harry Kane. Mexico fought back with a penalty from Raúl Jiménez but could not equalize.
Meanwhile, Norway achieved a historic 2-1 upset against five-time champions Brazil, marking their first-ever quarterfinal appearance. Erling Haaland was instrumental, scoring both goals for Norway, while Neymar's late penalty for Brazil served only as consolation.
The victories set up an exciting quarterfinal clash between England and Norway, with both teams aiming for further success in the tournament.
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