Argentina and England advanced to World Cup semifinals

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Argentina advanced to the semifinals of the World Cup with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland after extra time. Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring in the tenth minute, but Switzerland equalized through Dan Ndoye in the sixty-seventh minute. The match turned when Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card in the seventy-second minute. Julián Álvarez scored a stunning long-range goal in the 112th minute, and Lautaro Martínez added a third goal in the 121st minute. Earlier, England secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Norway, thanks to two goals from Jude Bellingham, including the decisive goal in extra time. The match featured controversy as a Norwegian goal was disallowed due to a foul in the buildup, and England's equalizer was marred by claims that the ball had hit an overhead cable before entering the net. This marks the first time in World Cup history that the top four FIFA-ranked teams—Argentina, England, France, and Spain—have reached the semifinals. France defeated Morocco 2-0, and Spain overcame Belgium 2-1 to complete the final four lineup. The semifinals will see France face Spain and England take on Argentina, with both matches scheduled for the upcoming week.

WHO:

Argentina

Switzerland

England

Norway

Jude Bellingham

France

Spain

Morocco

Belgium

WHAT:

Argentina advanced to the semifinals with a 3-1 victory over Switzerland.

England secured their place in the semifinals with a 2-1 win over Norway.

France defeated Morocco 2-0.

Spain overcame Belgium 2-1.

The semifinals will see France face Spain and England take on Argentina.

WHERE:

World Cup

WHEN:

Matches occurred prior to the upcoming week.

WHY:

This marks the first time in World Cup history that the top four FIFA-ranked teams—Argentina, England, France, and Spain—have reached the semifinals.

HOW:

Alexis Mac Allister opened the scoring for Argentina in the tenth minute.

Dan Ndoye equalized for Switzerland in the sixty-seventh minute.

Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card in the seventy-second minute.

Julián Álvarez scored in the 112th minute.

Lautaro Martínez added a third goal in the 121st minute.

Jude Bellingham scored two goals for England, including the decisive goal in extra time.

A Norwegian goal was disallowed due to a foul in the buildup.

England's equalizer was claimed to have hit an overhead cable before entering the net.