2026 FIFA World Cup: Argentina, England Advance To Semifinas

 Two games were contested on Saturday as the FIFA World Cup's quarterfinal round concluded.


At Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida: 


Jude Bellingham scored twice (45'+2, 93') as England defeated Norway 2-1 in overtime to advance to their first World Cup semifinal round since 1990.


Andreas Schjelderup scored for the Norwegians in the 36th minute.


At Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri:


Who needs Leo the Lion? Alexis Mac Allister (10'), Julian Alvarez (110'), and Lautaro Martinez (120'+1) each scored a goal as Argentina held off ten-man Switzerland 3-1.


Dan Ndoye scored for the Swiss in the 67th minute.


In a rematch of the classic 1986 quarterfinal that saw Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" goal, England will battle Argentina this coming Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (12:00 Noon Pacific Time on FOX.

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