England Beats Norway in Extra Time to Secure World Cup Semifinal Spot
England secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after beating Norway 2-1 in a comeback victory this Saturday (11). The match went into extra time, continuing the trend of late-game drama that has defined this tournament.
Beyond the intensity, the match provided plenty of entertainment. Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland, who previously gained international attention for his duel with Neymar during the game that eliminated Brazil, committed a costly error on England’s second goal.
Social media users also highlighted the “Viking rowing” celebration, which had already gone viral prior to the 2026 World Cup. Additionally, the ongoing “bromance” between Haaland and Bellingham remained a central focus for fans throughout the match.
The following sections detail how social media tracked the quarterfinal thriller between England and Norway.
England struggled, but secured a place in the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by beating Norway 2-1 in comeback fashion, in extra time, this Saturday (11).
Besides the drama until the very end, which has been a hallmark of this edition of the tournament, the match delivered entertainment.
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Norwegian goalkeeper Nyland, who gained international attention with his “duel” with Neymar at the end of the game that eliminated Brazil, made a terrible mistake on England’s second goal.
The “Viking rowing” celebration, which had already gone viral before the 2026 World Cup, was also brought up.
And the Haaland-Bellingham “bromance” was also in the spotlight during the match.
So, check out below how social media followed the thriller between England and Norway, valid for the World Cup quarterfinals.
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