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Bellingham's Brace Powers England to World Cup Semifinals

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Bellingham's Brace Powers England to World Cup Semifinals
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Jude Bellingham continued his stellar World Cup campaign, scoring twice to lead England to a 2-1 victory over Norway and a place in the semifinals. This marks the fourth time in six matches that Bellingham has been instrumental in securing England's success.

Jude Bellingham once again proved to be England's talisman, scoring a brace in their 2-1 quarter-final victory against Norway to propel the Three Lions into the 2026 World Cup semifinals. This crucial performance marks the fourth occasion in six tournament games where Bellingham has been the decisive factor for his nation.

His impact has been evident throughout England's run, with three of his six goals in the competition having given the team the lead. The win against Norway underscores Bellingham's importance, as he effectively carried the attacking load to secure their progression.

The victory sets up a semifinal clash for England, with Bellingham's consistent match-winning performances being a central narrative of their World Cup journey.

💬 SideLine Take

Jude Bellingham isn't just leading England; he's single-handedly carrying them. His repeated match-defining contributions are the stuff of legend.

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Source: Yahoo Sports
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