England advanced to the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami on Saturday, while France prepare to face Spain on Tuesday after their own quarterfinal win.
Jude Bellingham scored twice for England, including the winner in extra time, after Norway had taken a first-half lead through Andreas Schjelderup. Erling Haaland was kept off the scoresheet for the first time in the tournament and was substituted late in extra time. Norway had a goal disallowed for a foul by Haaland. Source: AP News Source: Al Jazeera
Norway's Alexander Sorloth faced severe online abuse after missing a pass to Haaland in a crucial counter-attack. Manager Ståle Solbakken called the abuse "completely devoid of sense." Source: CNA
France's success is attributed to strong team cohesion, with players analysing matches together privately. Source: CNA Kylian Mbappé, who has faced racist abuse in the past, continues to lead the team amid political tensions with far-right figures. Source: CNN Coach Didier Deschamps, who announced he will step down after the tournament, has guided France to a fourth consecutive quarterfinal appearance. Source: LA Times
“Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway in the 36th minute and England's Jude Bellingham equalized in stoppage time on Saturday as the teams entered halftime tied at 1-1.”
“Jude Bellingham was England's hero once more by scoring twice as the Three Lions came from behind to end Norway's historic run and reach the World Cup semifinals with a 2-1 win after extra-time.”
“Norway forward Alexander Sorloth has received severe online abuse following the team's World Cup quarter-final exit against England on Saturday, manager Stale Solbakken said.”
“The players analyse matches together in small groups, challenging each other and taking responsibility for finding solutions beyond those provided by Deschamps and his assistants.”
““I cannot play for people who think I’m a monkey. I’m not gonna play,” Mbappé told the French Football Federation President Noël Le Graët at the time.”
“If France, ranked No. 1 in the world, beats Spain in the semifinals Tuesday — Bastille Day in France — it will advance to the final for a third straight time.”
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