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London fans erupt as England reach World Cup semis

"Argentina get ready": Fans react to England's win

Pubs, fan zones and streets across London erupted on Saturday night as England beat Norway 2-1 in extra time to reach the World Cup semi-finals.

Crowds packed venues from Boxpark Wembley to the Clapham Grand, with beer hurled into the air and fans spilling on to roads in Fulham as the final whistle blew.

The mood turned nervous in fan zones across the capital as Erling Haaland and his teammates pressed for a second, but Jude Bellingham equalised deep into first-half stoppage time, collecting Anthony Gordon's pass and firing low into the bottom corner.

The match went to extra time before Bellingham struck again in the 93rd minute, pouncing on a rebound after Morgan Rogers' shot was parried by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland.

News imageGetty A fan in a white shirt and St George's Cross headband screams with clenched fists at Boxpark Croydon. Other fans around him shout and wave flags.Getty
Scenes at Boxpark Croydon as Jude Bellingham's second goal sent England into the World Cup semi-finals

Footage shared on social media showed fans celebrating across central London, with Regent Street and Piccadilly at a standstill as fans cheered and danced in the road, while others climbed scaffolding.

Elsewhere, fireworks were set off while cars crawled past, with fans waving England flags.

News imagePA A shirtless fan waves a St George's Cross flag while being carried on the shoulders of the crowd in a street in Fulham, south-west London. A red double-decker bus is stopped in the background.PA
Celebrations spilled on to the streets of Fulham

Speaking to the BBC, one fan said: "It was very tense, but I was very confident that we would qualify.

"People need to put respect on Jude Bellingham, this is a world-class player."

News imageGetty Three England fans in St George's Cross bucket hats embrace amid a packed crowd at Boxpark Croydon. A large England flag is held aloft behind them.Getty
An embrace to celebrate England's extra-time winner
News imageGetty Fans watch England's World Cup quarter-final against Norway at the Kings Arms pub in Fulham, south-west London. One woman clasps her hands together nervously while others stare at the screen. A St George's Cross headband and pints of beer sit on the table.Getty
Celebrations at the Kings Arms in Fulham as fans watched England trail Norway in the World Cup quarter-final
News imageGetty An England fan in a white shirt drops to his knees with arms outstretched at Boxpark Wembley. A packed crowd in England shirts and bucket hats celebrate behind him.Getty
Full-time scenes at Boxpark Wembley

The result means it is England's first World Cup semi-final since Russia in 2018.

Thomas Tuchel's side will now take on defending champions Argentina on Wednesday.

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