Who is Andreas Schjelderup? Norway goalscorer vs England in FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final

Andreas Schjelderup found the back of the net in the 36th minute in tonight’s match.

Norway took on England in an exciting FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on July 11. The Vikings took a shock lead in the contest in the first half, with Andreas Schjelderup scoring a wonderful goal from distance.

The Three Lions, who were the heavy favourites in the match, started on the front foot, with Orjan Nyland’s goal coming under early pressure. However, it was the Vikings who broke the deadlock in the 36th minute, stunning their opponents.

Patrick Berg dispossessed Harry Kane in England’s half of the field. He found Martin Odegaard, and the Norwegian skipper played it to Schjelderup on the right. The Benfica winger went past Ezri Konsa before firing the ball towards the far corner.

His effort initially looked like a cross into the box aimed at Erling Haaland, but it somehow hit the inside of the post before sneaking into the back of the net. Jordan Pickford was rooted to his spot, and a few fingers would be pointed in his direction for failing to parry the shot away.

It was a wonderful moment for Schjelderup, who was the only change made by Stale Solbakken to the Norwegian starting lineup. The winger replaced Antonio Nusa on the left flank, and his impact was immediate in the quarter-final.

Andreas Schjelderup at FIFA World Cup 2026

• Appearances: 6
• Goals: 1
• Assists: 3

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Andreas Schjelderup Profile

• Age: 22
• Position: Left winger
• Club: SL Benfica (Portugal)

Born in Bodo, Schjelderup started his youth career with Bodo/Glimt and Nordsjaelland. He made his senior debut with the latter in 2021, becoming the 13th-youngest player in the Danish Superliga.

After making 55 appearances across two seasons, he was signed by Benfica for nine million euros. After a tough start to life in Portugal, he was loaned back to Nordsjaelland in September 2023, making 26 appearances for his former side.

He broke into Benfica’s first team the following season, slowly establishing himself as a key player for the Eagles. He finished last season with a career-best return of 10 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions, while also registering seven assists.

He made his international debut with the Vikings in 2024. So far, he has earned 18 caps, scoring two goals and registering six assists. Saturday’s strike against England was his first goal in the World Cup.

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