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Bellingham scores twice to lift England past Haaland and Norway 2-1 and into World Cup semifinals
By Alanis Thames, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 11, 2026
· 3 min read
Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' “Hey Jude.”Bellingham certainly earned the serenade.He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 a...
Key takeaway He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 and into the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 2018.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Piney Point Village residents gathering to watch the World Cup quarterfinal match, the tied score at halftime between England and Norway adds to the excitement and tension. The community's international flair, being part of the diverse Houston area, means many locals have a personal connection to one of the teams or players. As they cheer on their favorite team, they can appreciate the skill and strategy on display, such as Andreas Schjelderup's clever goal for Norway and Jude Bellingham's equalizing strike for England. The match's outcome will be eagerly anticipated, and the winner's advancement to play either Argentina or Switzerland will be closely watched by local soccer fans. With the Houston area's strong soccer following, the result of this match is likely to be a topic of conversation in Piney Point Village's community centers, parks, and local businesses.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 11, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Jude Bellingham locked arms with teammate Harry Kane as England fans belted out the Beatles' “Hey Jude.”Bellingham certainly earned the serenade.He scored twice on Saturday — an equalizer in the first half and the go-ahead goal in the third minute of extra time — to lift England past Norway 2-1 a...
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