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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

104'

Chance for Norway, with Nusa taking a shot after a through ball just inside the box.

England get a block in and it's out for a corner, which is cleared out of danger.

— Miles Proust

Penalty ruled out!

And the foul is rescinded, and no penalty will be taken!

The referee came off to check the replay which shows Spence putting his leg in front of Bobb before he goes down.

Norway have dodged a bullet.

— Miles Proust

99' - England win a penalty!

England have won a penalty! Spence cuts in the box from the left side, but he's brought down by Oscar Bobb.

Massive moment for England.

— Miles Proust

97'

Still plenty of time for Norway to find an equaliser, but there are tired legs out there.

— Miles Proust

Goal England!

Colourful graphic showing the 2-1 scoreline in the 93rd minute at the Norway v England quarter final match at the 2026 World Cup.
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Bellingham poaches a goal and it's 2-1!

Rogers makes a long-range strike, but Nyland can't make the catch, with Bellingham tapping it in off the rebound.

— Miles Proust

92'

England win a corner, after Saka plays it up the right.

Norway head it clear, but England win it back.

Kane follows up with a header but it's cleared out of danger.

— Miles Proust

First half of extra time underway

The first 15-minute half of extra time is underway, with England kicking off.

It's restarted after Haaland ventures forward.

— Miles Proust

Match heading to extra time

The scores are level as the full-time whistle blows and we're heading to extra time.

— Miles Proust

90 + 7'

Bellingham tries to steal the ball as Norway plays it back, but there's contact with Heggem as he gets the ball away.

Bellingham goes down clutching his ankle, and there's a check by the referee before play on is called.

— Miles Proust

90 + 3'

Norway under pressure now, with Rogers winning the ball off Heggem, who stays down with a cramp.

It's 30C in Miami, but with humidity it feels like 37C.

— Miles Proust

90 + 1'

Regulation time concludes. Seven minutes of extra time are added.

Nyland comes under pressure, with Spence chasing him down and getting a leg to his clearance, which rebounds and nearly flies into the net.

It's out for a goal kick, but Nyland had plenty of time there and is lucky not to concede.

— Miles Proust

More subs

More subs for both sides, with England's Konsa off for Rogers.

Norway's Pedersen is coming on for Wolfe.

— Miles Proust

87' - Chance England

Chance for England with Saka whipping the cross low from the right, across the face of goal.

Norway gets there first and it's out for a corner.

Meanwhile, O'Reilly is replaced by Spence.

— Miles Proust

84'

Space opens up for Nusa, and he carries the ball to the box, but England gets numbers behind the ball.

Noreay threaten again with Nusa making a follow-up, but it's an easy save for Pickford.

— Miles Proust

82'

Another corner for Norway, which Kane heads clear.

Norway keep possession, but it goes out for a goal kick.

— Miles Proust

79'

Saka swings in a deep cross from the right but it flshes across the box and out for a goal kick.

— Miles Proust

75' - Big chance for Norway

Massive chance for Norway, with a corner whipped in which lands for Aursnes, who punts a half-volley which bounces.

The header comes from Wolfe who hits the crossbar but it drops back into play before going out for a goalkick.

England is coming under real pressure, making several back-to-back clearances.

— Miles Proust

72'

A poor pass by James, and England nearly cough up possession just outside the box but Pickford clears.

— Miles Proust

Play resumes

Play resumes, with Reece James coming on for Anthony Gordon.

— Miles Proust

Hydration break

Norway make a double sub, with Sorloth and goal scorer Schjelderup making way for Oscar Bobb and Antonio Nusa.

The second half hydration break is called, with the score 1-1.

— Miles Proust

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