Bellingham blunts Norway as England make the semis - World Cup Daily

Speaker 10:00

This is The Guardian.

Max Rushden· Host0:01

[upbeat music] Hello, and welcome to The Guardian Football Weekly. What's the phrase? Just enough? England make it through to the semifinals of the Men's World Cup for the fourth time in their history. It was agonizing, it was exhausting, it was painful. Once again, Jude Bellingham is the hero. An excellent equalizer after great work from Anthony Gordon, Elliott Anderson, and a cable in the sky, and then the winner in extra time. Nylund failing to hold Rogers' shot, Bellingham following up. There were some great performances. Stones, Anderson, and the subs when they came on. Reece James, a roadrunner-esque cameo from Jed Spence, and one massive Dan Burn header. But Thomas Tuchel said they were lucky. Norway had a great chance at 1-0 when Sorloth didn't play on Haaland. They had one disallowed as well for a push at a corner, and Ajer hit the bar. But it didn't really happen for Erling Haaland, who was substituted. And so it's Argentina then, oh man. Julian Alvarez with an absolute beauty in extra time to win it before Lautaro finished it off. The big moment when Breel Embolo, on a yellow card, dived and was sent off. The slightly odd mistaken identity law being used once again. The Swiss had equalized and were on top. It's a hammer blow for them. We'll look ahead to the semifinals, answer your questions, and that's today's Guardian Football Weekly. [upbeat music] On the panel today, Barry Glendenning. Hello.

Barry Glendenning· Panelist1:17

Hi, Max.

Max Rushden· Host1:19

Now welcome Jon Bruin.

Speaker 41:20

Hello.

Max Rushden· Host1:21

Uh, representing Norway, Lars Sivertsen. Hey, Lars.

Speaker 41:25

Hello, Max. Congratulations.

Max Rushden· Host1:26

Thank you very much, and commiserations to you.