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The 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches its quarterfinal stage with England facing Norway and Argentina playing Switzerland. Statistical models from Opta favor England and Argentina to advance to the semifinals.
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England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots.
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The final two places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are up for grabs on Saturday as England face Norway before defending champions Argentina take on Switzerland.
France and Spain have already booked their places in the last four, leaving four teams battling to complete the semifinal lineup. England and Argentina head into their quarterfinals as favourites according to the Opta supercomputer, but both Norway and Switzerland will look to pull off another upset.
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