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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
By Alanis Thames, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' “Hey Jude.”Bellingham certainly earned the serenade.He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 a...
Key takeaway He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio soccer fans watching the World Cup quarterfinal match between Norway and England were on the edge of their seats as the two teams headed into extra time tied at 1-1. The local community has been abuzz with excitement as the tournament has progressed, with many gathering at watch parties and sports bars to cheer on their favorite teams. The match's outcome will have significant implications for the tournament's next stage, with the winner set to face either Argentina or Switzerland. For San Antonio's own soccer enthusiasts, the match serves as a reminder of the city's growing interest in the sport, with many hoping to see a similar level of competition and excitement in local matches. As the teams battle it out in extra time, San Antonio fans will be eagerly awaiting the result, wondering which team will emerge victorious and move on to the next round.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' “Hey Jude.”Bellingham certainly earned the serenade.He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 a...
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