Day 32 Results — Quarterfinals: England & Argentina Book Semifinal Spots
Both remaining World Cup 2026 quarterfinals needed extra time, but England and defending champions Argentina both found late magic to complete the semifinal lineup — setting up Argentina vs. England in Atlanta and a France vs. Spain rematch in Dallas.
Quarterfinal — Match Results
Alexis Mac Allister headed Argentina in front inside 10 minutes, rising to meet a Lionel Messi corner. Dan Ndoye leveled for Switzerland in the 67th minute, and the Swiss were reduced to 10 men when Breel Embolo picked up a second yellow card for simulation five minutes later. Argentina couldn't find a winner in normal time, but substitute Julián Álvarez curled in an unstoppable strike from 25 yards in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martínez added a third in the 121st to book Argentina's place in the semifinals against England.
Andreas Schjelderup put Norway in front in the first half, but Jude Bellingham dragged England level right before the interval with a dribble through several defenders. The game went to extra time, where Bellingham struck again just three minutes in — tapping in a rebound after a Morgan Rogers effort — to send England through 2-1 and end Norway's fairytale run.
What It Means — Semifinal Lineup Complete
With both quarterfinals now decided, the World Cup 2026 semifinal bracket is set. Reigning champions Argentina face England in Atlanta, while France meet Spain in Dallas in a repeat of previous major-tournament clashes. Norway's run — built on Erling Haaland's goalscoring form — ends at the quarterfinal stage, while Switzerland exit despite a spirited second-half fightback and Ndoye's equalizer.
Today's Matches
July 13, 2026 is a scheduled rest day with no World Cup fixtures, giving both semifinalist pairs time to recover before the knockout stage resumes.
- Tuesday, July 14 — France vs. Spain, Semifinal (Dallas)
- Wednesday, July 15 — Argentina vs. England, Semifinal (Atlanta)
Frequently Asked Questions
Alexis Mac Allister (10'), Julián Álvarez (112') and Lautaro Martínez (121') scored for Argentina; Dan Ndoye (67') scored Switzerland's equalizer before Argentina won it in extra time, 3-1.
Jude Bellingham scored twice — once just before halftime to cancel out Andreas Schjelderup's opener, and again three minutes into extra time — for a 2-1 win.
Argentina face England in Atlanta on July 15, and France face Spain in Dallas on July 14.