-
England reach 2026 World Cup semi-finals after disputed extra-time win over Norway
England have reached the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup after a 2-1 extra-time victory over Norway in Miami, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals. The win was overshadowed by controversy surrounding Bellingham’s equaliser, which Norway’s players and officials disputed on the grounds that the ball had struck overhead spidercam equipment during the build-up; technological…
-
Footballers more likely to suffer depression and anxiety – study
A new study by Imperial College London has found that former professional footballers are considerably more likely than the general population to experience depression, anxiety and difficulties with thinking and decision-making in mid-life. Described as the first and largest study of its kind, the research adds to mounting scrutiny over the long-term impact of heading…
-
Did ball hit spidercam before England goal? Snicko says not – Norway unsure
Norway’s run at the 2026 World Cup ended in a 2-1 quarter-final defeat by England in Miami, with the Norwegians left frustrated by the belief that Jude Bellingham’s equaliser should have been ruled out. They argued the ball had struck one of the overhead spidercam wires in the build-up to the goal; had a touch…
-
England ‘got lucky’ with disallowed goal
England’s match against Norway at the 2026 World Cup featured a contentious moment when a second-half goal by Torbjorn Heggem was ruled out for a foul. BBC Sport pundits Wayne Rooney and Ellen White both suggested England “got lucky” with the decision, highlighting how the disallowed goal worked in England’s favour. The goal was chalked…
-
Ian Wright and Gary Neville hit out at ‘poor’ Jordan Pickford after England goalkeeper suffered World Cup gaffe against Norway: ‘He HAS to save that’
Gary Neville was adamant that Jordan Pickford should have done better in preventing Norway from scoring their opener during England’s quarter-final clash in Miami.
-
England 2 Norway 1: PLAYER RATINGS: Who showed power, poise, instinct and desire, who ‘battled to the end’, who shouldn’t have started the match and whose ‘poor’ output earnt a 4 out of 10?
Daily Mail Sport’s Chief Football Reporter CRAIG HOPE was at the Miami Stadium to give his verdict on the England players, and you can make your judgments too with our new ratings tool.
-
Jude Bellingham unimpressed after Tuchel criticises ‘lucky’ England’s performance
England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the fourth time, and the first time since 2018, after a 2-1 comeback victory over Norway inspired by two goals from Jude Bellingham. The result was overshadowed by a public disagreement between the Real Madrid star and head coach Thomas Tuchel, who dismissed the team’s display as “sloppy”,…
-
Jude Bellingham’s second straight two-goal performance sends England to World Cup semifinals
England reached the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a quarterfinal victory over Norway, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice for the second match running. The result eliminated Norway, one of the tournament’s surprise contenders, and reinforced England’s status as a leading favourite as the competition entered its final stages. Much of the pre-match…