Jude Bellingham eliminated Norway from the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals early Sunday morning, scoring twice to secure a 2-1 extra-time victory for England at Miami Stadium.
The final score ended Norway’s first World Cup run in 28 years and immediately drew public criticism from Alfie Haaland. The former Norwegian international and father of striker Erling Haaland directed his frustration at match official Clement Turpin shortly after the final whistle.
What We Know
- Norway held a 1-0 lead before Bellingham leveled the score in first-half stoppage time (45′).
- Bellingham sealed the match with a 93rd-minute game-winner in extra time.
- The 23-year-old English midfielder surpassed Zinedine Zidane in total career World Cup goals.
- Alfie Haaland played for Norway during the 1994 World Cup, which was also hosted in the United States.
Following a social media update by sports journalist Fabrizio Romano highlighting Bellingham’s match statistics, Alfie Haaland issued a direct reply. He wrote, “Well done Bellingham and referee,” according to a report by Bolavip. The sarcastic comment targeted Turpin’s officiating during the tightly contested knockout fixture.
Bellingham and Erling Haaland previously played together at Borussia Dortmund. But the English midfielder took control of this game after Norway secured an early advantage. He found the net at the 45′ mark and secured the victory in the 93rd minute.
And he didn’t stop there. The performance pushed Bellingham to six tournament goals overall. The result? England advances to the semifinals, while Norway exits the tournament after reaching the knockout stage for the first time since 1998.