Jude Bellingham Double Sends England Past Norway to Semifinals

Jude Bellingham scored twice to give England a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday, sending the Three Lions into the semifinals for the first time since 2018. Source: BBC Bellingham equalised after Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead in the 36th minute, then struck again in the 93rd minute to seal the win. Source: Euronews

The Social Media Bet

Ahead of the match, Norwegian Air and British Airways made a light-hearted wager: the airline representing the losing country would change its Instagram profile picture to the winner's logo for 24 hours. After England's victory, Norwegian honoured the bet, swapping its logo for BA's and posting a congratulatory message. Source: CNA British Airways responded in kind, offering return flights for Norwegian's social media team and joking about a "blossoming friendship" between the two airlines. Source: Euronews

Fan Reactions

England fans erupted in joy at watch parties across London, singing "Hey Jude" in tribute to Bellingham. Source: Al Jazeera In Oslo, Norwegian fans were left disappointed after Erling Haaland was held scoreless and substituted late in extra time. Source: Euronews England will now face Argentina in the semifinals on Wednesday in Atlanta. Source: BBC