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Semi-final set as England best Norway and Argentina down Switzerland — as it happened

Switzerland found themselves a man down against the reigning champions after Breel Embolo was sent off for diving.
Argentina celebrate a goal in the 2026 World Cup
Julian Alvarez celebrates his late show goal against Switzerland at the World Cup. Source: AAP / Will Oliver / EPA

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Watch the moment Martínez sealed the deal for Argentina

— David Smith

10' - Goal Argentina!

Argentina score from a set piece!

— Miles Proust

9'

Switzerland are set up nicely, with compact defence. Argentina are enjoying early possession.

They make a cross from the right, but Switzerland clear it.

The follow-up is blocked.

— Miles Proust

4'

Ndoye makes a run down the left flank, showing his pace, but Molina stops the cross, forcing a goal kick.

Argentina are wearing black armbands to honour Antonio Rattín, best known as a Boca Juniors midfielder, who died aged 89 on Saturday.

— Miles Proust

Kick off!

And we're underway in Kansas City, with Switzerland kicking off.

It's just ticked pass 8pm, local time, and it's 29C.

— Miles Proust

Players on the pitch for the national anthems

The players are out on the pitch for the national anthems.

The last time Switzerland made the quarter-finals was way back in 1954, when they lost to Austria 7-5, with an extraordinary nine goals booted in the opening half.

Like the earlier match, a minute's silence has been held for South African player Jayden Adams who died in Cape Town on Saturday morning. No reason has been giving for his death.

— Miles Proust

Starting lineups for Argentina and Switzerland

Now we turn our attention to today's other quarter-final between reigning champions Argentina and Switzerland in Kansas City.

Kick-off is at 11am, with the winner to take on England in the semi-final next week.

Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni has made no changes to the starting XI that dramatically came back from two goals to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16.

Switzerland have made one change to the side that beat Colombia on penalties, with Djibril Sow replacing Ardon Jashari.

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— Miles Proust

Controversy over camera cable

There's been some controversy over the lead-up to England's first goal, after Nyland's goal kick appeared to make contact with an overhead camera cable.

The ball dropped short at the feet of Elliot Anderson, allowing England to begin their attack.

Nyland was seen arguing with referee Clément Turpin after the goal but nothing came from it.

Now FIFA has doubled down, saying a sensor in the ball showed no evidence of contact with the wire.

Had the ball made contact, play would have stopped and a drop ball would have been used to determine possession.

Former Socceroos goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne it should have been a drop ball.

"You saw the reaction from Nyland straight after the goal, he went up to the ref and protested as any good goalkeeper should," he said on SBS.

"It’s a little bit bizarre that something like this can happen. It should’ve been a drop ball. England win but there is some controversy around them."

Former Socceroo Tommy Oar said another camera angle, which wasn't shared by FIFA, showed the ball's trajectory changing as it dropped out of the air.

"I completely understand Norway’s frustrations at this," he said.

"I think it was an error. I personally think [FIFA] should’ve acknowledged the error rather than doubling down on the technology stance."

— Miles Proust

Watch: Norway v England quarter-final highlights

England prevail, but what a run from Norway

Colourful Full Time graphic showing the scoreline for the Norway v England quarter-final at the 2026 World Cup.
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England prevailed, but what a World Cup run for Norway, who became the dark horse in their first tournament in 28 years.

They've only played in four tournaments, and it's the first time they've reached the quarter-finals.

For England, who won their only tournament in 1966, it marks their first semi-final since 2018, which they lost to Croatia.

England's players are lined up in front of the English stands, belting out Oasis's Wonderwall, as they have after all of their wins.

— Miles Proust

Full-time! England are through

England are through to the semi-final!

— Miles Proust

Two minutes of stoppage time

Two more minutes of stoppage time has been added.

— Miles Proust

119'

Another stoppage, with Kane going down after what looks like a minor head clash with a Norwegian player.

Norway need to find something special.

— Miles Proust

117'

Colourful yellow card graphic.
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Pickford goes down after a collision with his own player, Rogers, as he punches away a cross.

Norway's players are furious, they want play to continue as we approach the end of extra time.

Ajer is beyond livid and picks up a yellow.

— Miles Proust

111' - Bellingham off

And Bellingham is off, after a massive game with two goals.

He's replaced by defender Dan Burn, as England switch to a back five and hold onto their lead.

— Miles Proust

110' - Big save!

A massive double save from Nyland!

He made a save but gave it away when distributing, with Spence making the steal and taking the shot on the inside of the box.

Saka tries on the rebound on the near post, but Nyland keeps it out.

— Miles Proust

Haaland off!

A massive change for Norway, with Erling Haaland making way for Strand Larsden!

He doesn't look injured but is probably spent after playing a full-match in this heat.

— Miles Proust

Second half of extra time underway

Norway have kicked off the second half of extra time.

If England hold on, they'll take on the winner between Argentina and Switzerland, who play later today, in Atlanta next week.

— Miles Proust

Watch: Bellingham's second goal

Here's the goal from Bellingham in case you missed it, his second of the match.

— Miles Proust

105 + 3'

Bellingham puts a shot high before the whistle blows.

England lead 2-1 at the end of the first half of extra time.

— Miles Proust

Three minutes of stoppage time

Three minutes of stoppage time in this first half of extra time.

— Miles Proust

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