Norway’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in the quarter-finals, where England beat them 2-1 after extra time on Saturday 11 July at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead in the 36th minute, but Jude Bellingham scored twice for England to complete the turnaround.
The quarter-final was still Norway’s deepest run in four World Cup appearances, surpassing their previous best of the round of 16 in 1938 and 1998. This guide recaps every Norway result from the group stage through their quarter-final exit.
How Norway’s World Cup run ended
England eliminated Norway 2-1 after extra time in the quarter-final on 11 July, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals to complete the turnaround. Andreas Schjelderup had given Norway a first-half lead before Bellingham levelled it in first-half stoppage time and then won it three minutes into extra time.
Bellingham’s winner came after Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland spilled a long-range effort from Morgan Rogers, and Bellingham reacted fastest to slot home the rebound. The result sent England through to the semi-finals and ended Norway’s historic run.
Norway’s full 2026 World Cup results
Norway won four of their six matches at the 2026 World Cup, advancing from Group I before England ended their run in the quarter-final. They opened with wins over Iraq (4-1) and Senegal (3-2), lost 4-1 to France to finish as group runners-up, then won two knockout rounds against Ivory Coast and five-time champions Brazil.
| Fixture | Date & venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Norway vs Iraq | June 16, Foxborough | 4–1 |
| Norway vs Senegal | June 22, Dallas | 3–2 |
| France vs Norway | June 26, Foxborough | 1–4 |
| Norway vs Ivory Coast | June 30, Dallas | 2–1 |
| Norway vs Brazil | July 5, East Rutherford | 2–1 |
| Norway vs England | July 11, Miami Gardens | 1–2 (aet) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How far did Norway go at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway reached the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, their deepest run in four tournament appearances. They were eliminated 2-1 by England after extra time on 11 July 2026.
Who eliminated Norway from the World Cup, and what was the score?
England eliminated Norway in the quarter-final, winning 2-1 after extra time on Saturday 11 July 2026. Andreas Schjelderup scored for Norway, while Jude Bellingham scored both England goals.
Where was Norway’s quarter-final played?
The match was played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The nearest airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), roughly 12 miles from the stadium.
What was Norway’s full record at the 2026 World Cup?
Norway won four of six matches: beating Iraq 4-1, Senegal 3-2, Ivory Coast 2-1, and Brazil 2-1. Their two losses came against France (1-4) in the group stage and England (1-2, aet) in the quarter-final.
Sources
- FIFA — Norway 1-2 England, Quarter-final match report
- ESPN — Norway 1-2 England, final score and match recap
- Al Jazeera — Norway 2-1 Brazil, Round of 16
- Wikipedia — 2026 FIFA World Cup Group I
- Yahoo Sports — Round of 32 bracket and results
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