England and Argentina advance to World Cup semi-finals after dramatic matches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
On July 12, England and Argentina secured their spots in the World Cup semi-finals following intense quarter-final matches. England overcame Norway 2-1 in extra time, with Jude Bellingham scoring the equalizer before a late winner. Meanwhile, Argentina edged past Switzerland 3-1, benefiting from Lionel Messi's 10th World Cup assist and crucial goals from Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez. The semi-finals promise high stakes as Argentina prepares to clash with England, renewing their rivalry. The results set the stage for a high-profile encounter at MetLife Stadium.
- •England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time in their quarter-final.
- •Jude Bellingham scored England's equalizer before a late winner.
- •Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1, with Messi contributing a historic assist.
- •Alexis Mac Allister and Julian Alvarez scored crucial goals for Argentina.
- •The semi-final matchup between England and Argentina is set.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Bellingham turns on hero mode as Messi reaches another milestone
"The road to MetLife Stadium has narrowed to four contenders after Argentina and England completed the World Cup semi-final line-up in contrasting yet equally dramatic fashion.History beckons for Franc...
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