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England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 extra-time win against Norway at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, while defending champions Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time in Kansas City.
England 2-1 Norway (AET)
Norway drew first blood in the 36th minute when Andreas Schjelderup He finished with a composed shot that beat Jordan Pickford.
Erling Haaland England’s organized defense kept him quiet throughout the match and he failed to add to his goal tally.
The Three Lions responded strongly. In the 45+2 minute of injury time of the first half, Judas Bellingham he jumped past his marker producing a moment of magic with a powerful low shot.
Conclusively equalizing and lifting the spirits of the England camp.
However, they will no longer be a goal in regulation time, although Norway saw one disallowed due to Haaland’s foul on Elliot Anderson in the second half.
The extension brought with it renewed urgency. Bellingham delivered again in the 93rd minute. He almost grabbed a rebound inside the area, launching the ball low into the center of the net.
His brace and tireless performance in midfield made the difference in a competition defined by resilience and key individual moments.
Norway pushed hard for a late equalizer but England’s defense held firm to secure a hard-earned victory that highlighted their character in knockout football.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET)
In Kansas City, Lionel MessiArgentina survived a tough test from a resilient Switzerland.
Alexis MacAllister He opened the scoring early with a fine header assisted by a corner kick from Messi, whose nine-match scoring streak in the World Cup ended but whose creativity remained key.
Switzerland equalized Dan Ndoye in the second half, and the game became chaotic when Breel Plunger received a second yellow card, leaving the Swiss with 10 men from the 72nd minute.
Despite the numerical disadvantage, Switzerland held firm until extra time.
The decisive moment came in the 112th minute, when Julian Alvarez He collected a short, square pass from José López, who then fired straight into the top right corner.
Lautaro Martínez He sealed the 3-1 victory in added time with a great shot into the bottom right corner, ensuring Argentina’s march to back-to-back titles continues.
Semifinal preview: blockbuster matches await you
The semi-finals promise fireworks. England will face Argentina on Wednesday in Atlanta in what many are calling a dream tie packed with star power, tactical dominance and historic narrative.
Messi against Bellingham and Kane. Thomas TuchelScaloni’s pragmatic approach to style.
England will need to neutralize Argentina’s attacking threats while exploiting transitions, taking advantage of their extra-time heroics.
Allende, France assume Spain in a European heavyweight clash, setting up a potential final for the ages.
Both England and Argentina have shown that they can achieve results under pressure, making this World Cup knockout stage one of the most exciting in recent times.
These quarter-final wins underscore the drama of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.
With passionate crowds, high-stakes moments and elite talent on display, football fans around the world are treated to unforgettable nights.
England and Argentina are now one step away from the final: can the Three Lions finally end their wait or will Messi and company defend their crown? The world watches.
