Norway Upsets England 2-1 in World Cup Quarter‑Final Showdown
Norway stunned England 2-1 in the 2026 World Cup quarter‑final, securing its first ever win at this stage. Sinclair Johansson opened the scoring, while England equalised through James Smith before Emil Larsen netted the winner.
England’s defence struggled against Norway’s rapid wing play. The match revived the legendary 'Your boys took a hell of a beating' line that still resonates with fans.
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