England v Norway in Miami quarter-final games, results, teams, players, how to watch
Argentina defeated Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals, setting up a semifinal match against England. England secured their spot by defeating Norway in extra time during a separate quarterfinal match in Miami.
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This reports on the progression of major international sporting events, which carry significant cultural and economic weight for the participating nations.
Pinned post from yesterday 2.29pm Go to latest Match report: Messi’s nine-game scoring streak ends in dramatic match By Julian Alvarez scored the tiebreaker in the 112th minute and Lautaro Martinez added an insurance goal in stoppage time as defending champion Argentina defeated 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in the World Cup quarterfinals on a hot and humid Saturday night in Kansas City.
Alexis Mac Allister also tallied, off an assist from Lionel Messi, for Argentina, which will face England in the semifinals on Thursday (AEST) in Atlanta. England defeated Norway 2-1 in extra time earlier Saturday in Miami Gardens.
Silvan Widmer from Switzerland reacts to Julian Alvarez’s goal for Argentina. AP Photo/Ed Zurga Dan Ndoye scored for Switzerland, which played short-handed from the 72nd minute on after Breel Embolo received a second yellow card and was ejected.
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