England and Argentina will play the semi-finals of the World Cup after overtaking Norway and Switzerland in the extension
Jude Bellingham, with a double, went back to England against Norway (1-2), and Argentina beat a fighting Switzerland (3-1) with goals from Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez.
Argentine players celebrate their victory. Photo: EFE
Englandand Argentinaqualified for the 2026 World Cup semi-finals on Saturday after winning two tough games in the extension. England beat Norway 1-2 with two goalsfrom Jude Bellingham, while Argentinadefeated Switzerland 3-1 in the final stretch of the extension.
At the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Norway surprised favorite England with a spectacular goal by Andreas Schjelderup after the hydration break. Theteam led by Thomas Tuchel reacted before the break with a tie of Bellingham , ending a good collective action initiated by Elliot Anderson and Anthony Gordon.
After the break, England went on without finding its best version and Norway put the English back against the ropes, as they overturnedagoal of Torbjorn Heggem du VAR after a foul by Erling Haaland .
When the match seemed destined for penalty, Bellingham took advantage of a mistake by goalkeeper Orjan Nyland at the start of the extension to sign the1-2 U00a0, and England to qualify for the semi-finals.
England will face Argentina. Lionel Scaloni's team has suffered a lot against Switzerland, especially when Dan Ndoyehas tied in the second half. In the first half , Alexis Mac Allisterscored the first goal head-on after a great corner of Lionel Messi.
The match has changed completely when Breel Embolo was eliminated after a controversial move reviewed by the VAR. With one more man, Argentina has intensified its attack, but goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has thwarted many opportunities.
Finally, in the 112 minute, abig shot by Julian Alvarez from outside the area broke the match. At the last minute of the extension, Lautaro MartineZ sent a rechace to the bottom of the net to make the 3-1.
In this way, England and Argentina will be two of the great protagonists of the semifinals, with Jude Bellingham in great shape and Lionel Messi leading the team, playing the pass to the World Cup final.
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