Jude Bellingham was once again England's hero as the midfielder scored both goals to secure a 2-1 win over Norway in Saturday's World Cup quarter-final. The Three Lions fell behind in the first half, but Bellingham equalised shortly before half-time before netting the winner early in extra-time to set up a semi-final against either Argentina or Switzerland.
Canada’s historic home World Cup raised expectations and captured the country. Now the CPL, Whitecaps and player pathways must ensure it was more than a month-long party.
The goalkeeper was facing retirement as recently as December last year, but he has become a USL Championship hero after breaking the World Cup save record.
Thomas Tuchel has admitted his surprise at Erling Haaland’s prematch comments ahead of England's World Cup quarter-final clash with Norway. The German manager insisted his squad can handle the mounting expectation after the striker attempted to deflect all the pressure onto the Three Lions by publicly downplaying his team's chances.
