Bellingham and Álvarez Send Their Teams into the Semifinals
Sport
The race for a place in the FIFA World Cup final is intensifying as England and Argentina advanced through the quarterfinals and will now face each other for a spot in the tournament's title match.
England defeated Norway 2–1 after extra time in a hard-fought quarterfinal. Norway took the lead late in the first half through Andreas Schjelderup, but Jude Bellingham equalized before the break. After withstanding sustained Norwegian pressure in the second half, England secured victory in the 93rd minute of extra time when Bellingham converted the rebound after the goalkeeper's save to complete his brace.
In the other quarterfinal, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 after extra time. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead before Dan Ndoye equalized in the second half. The match turned after Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card. Playing with a numerical advantage, Argentina sealed the win through Julián Álvarez in the 112th minute, while Lautaro Martínez added a third goal to confirm qualification.
England will now face Argentina in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final to meet either Spain or France.
In the other quarterfinal, Argentina defeated Switzerland 3–1 after extra time. Alexis Mac Allister gave Argentina an early lead before Dan Ndoye equalized in the second half. The match turned after Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card. Playing with a numerical advantage, Argentina sealed the win through Julián Álvarez in the 112th minute, while Lautaro Martínez added a third goal to confirm qualification.
England will now face Argentina in the semifinals, with the winner advancing to the World Cup final to meet either Spain or France.
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