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In a nailbiter, England moves on to the World Cup semifinals, defeating Norway 2-1

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England's Jude Bellingham has done it again. Scoring both of his team's goals in a thrilling quarterfinal against Norway that needed extra time. It was the first World Cup meeting between the two.(Image credit: Richard Pelham)

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