England secured a place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Norway, thanks to standout performances by Jude Bellingham and Elliot Anderson. Both players earned top ratings for their contributions during the hard-fought match, which extended into extra time before England emerged victorious.
Bellingham shone brightly, scoring both of England’s goals and receiving a player rating of 9. He demonstrated remarkable composure with his first-half equalizer and capitalized on a goalkeeping error to net the decisive goal in extra time. Anderson matched Bellingham’s rating with an impressive display in midfield, orchestrating England’s first goal with a dynamic run and maintaining control over the game’s tempo.
Defensively, Marc Guéhi played a crucial role, earning a rating of 8. He effectively handled the formidable presence of Norway’s Erling Haaland and was instrumental in blocking a key attempt from Antonio Nusa. Anthony Gordon and substitute Bukayo Saka also impressed, each receiving a rating of 8 for their efforts in creating numerous attacking opportunities.
Norway’s performance saw strong efforts from captain Martin Ødegaard and right-back Julian Ryerson, both of whom achieved ratings of 8. Andreas Schjelderup scored Norway’s lone goal, yet it was the goalkeeper, Ørjan Håskjold Nyland, who had a challenging evening. His costly mistake allowed Bellingham to score the winning goal, leading to Nyland receiving the lowest player rating of 3.
This victory propels England into the World Cup semi-finals, with Bellingham once again proving his mettle on the international stage, playing a pivotal role in his team’s progression.