Norway has taken the lead against England in their World Cup 2026 quarter-final match, thanks to a stunning goal by Andreas Schjelderup. The goal has raised questions about whether England's goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, should have saved it. Schjelderup hit a powerful effort past Pickford, which appeared to be intended as a cross.
The goal gave Norway the lead, but England's prospects were boosted when Jude Bellingham equalized just before halftime. This turn of events will surely boost England's confidence, as they look to come from behind and win the match.
The match has been closely contested, with Norway posing a significant threat to England. The Scandinavian team had another good chance on the counter-attack, but Alexander Sorloth delayed his final pass, allowing England to regroup.
Despite this, England has mostly been the better team and will hope Bellingham's equalizer marks the start of a comeback that sends them to the World Cup semi-finals. The threat from Norway remains, and England will need to stay alert to secure a win.
