The highly anticipated match between Norway and England in the 2026 World Cup has come to a close, with England emerging victorious by a narrow margin of 2-1. The decisive factor in this match was the exceptional performance of England's Jude Bellingham, who scored two crucial goals, including the winning strike in the 93rd minute. Norway had taken the lead in the 36th minute through A. Schjelderup, but Bellingham's equalizer just before halftime shifted the momentum in England's favor. Despite Norway's strong showing, England's persistence paid off, and they managed to secure the win.

Bellingham's outstanding display earned him a rating of 8.5, the highest in the match, and he was rightly hailed as the hero of the game. Norway's Ørjan Nyland and Andreas Schjelderup also impressed, with ratings of 8.2, but their efforts were ultimately not enough to secure the win. The result was a surprise, given that Norway had been favored to win with a 40% chance, while England had a 33% chance of victory, according to pre-match predictions. Nevertheless, England's victory was a testament to their determination and Bellingham's individual brilliance.