Bellingham Sinks Norway; Argentina Break the 10-Man Swiss
Available in USThe last two quarter-finals both went to extra time — and both favourites survived. **Jude Bellingham’s brace** dragged England past Norway; **Argentina** needed a red card and two late goals to break a stubborn Switzerland. The final four is set.
The bottom half of the bracket is decided. England edged Norway 2-1 after extra time in Miami Gardens on a Jude Bellingham double, and Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 (aet) in Kansas City after the Swiss were reduced to ten men. That completes the semi-final line-up: France v Spain and England v Argentina. Here’s the wrap, the scorers and what it did to the outright board.
England 2-1 Norway (aet, Miami Gardens) — the Bellingham show
| Min | Scorer | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 36′ | Andreas Schjelderup | Norway |
| 45+2′ | Jude Bellingham | England |
| 93′ | Jude Bellingham | England |
Norway led through Schjelderup on 36 minutes and looked set to take the lead into the break — until Bellingham levelled in first-half stoppage time (45+2′). The tie stayed 1-1 through 90, then three minutes into extra time the Real Madrid man pounced on a ricochet off the Norway keeper (93′) to win it. England reach their first World Cup semi-final since 2018 and a first meeting with Argentina since 2002.
Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (aet, Kansas City) — the red-card swing
| Min | Scorer / Event | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 10′ | Alexis Mac Allister | Argentina |
| 67′ | Dan Ndoye | Switzerland |
| 72′ | Breel Embolo SENT OFF (2nd yellow, VAR) | Switzerland |
| 112′ | Julian Alvarez | Argentina |
| 120+1′ | Lautaro Martinez | Argentina |
Mac Allister’s early strike had Argentina in front, but Ndoye levelled on 67′. The tie turned on Breel Embolo’s 72nd-minute red — a second yellow for simulation after a VAR review showed he went down before contact. Argentina broke the ten-man Swiss in extra time through Alvarez (112′) and Lautaro Martinez deep in stoppage time. The holders reach a third straight World Cup semi-final.
What it means for the outright board
| Team | Direction | Why |
|---|---|---|
| England | Sharply shortened (5.60-6.54 -> 4.10-5.90) | Steamed after reaching the SF; FanDuel’s 2nd favourite at 4.10 |
| Argentina | Marginally shortened (5.20-5.40 -> 5.00-5.20) | Won in ET vs 10 men; steady |
| Spain | Drifted (4.00 -> 4.30-5.10) | Eased as England/Argentina firmed |
| Norway / Switzerland | Off the board | Eliminated |
Outright moves, source: FanDuel via FOX Sports / ESPN, as of 12-13 Jul 2026. Treat the figures as ranges — books differ.
Full board on our semi-final odds & predictions and the live odds tracker.
The semi-final line-up (AEST)
| SF | Fixture | Date (ET) | AEST kickoff | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF1 | France v Spain | Tue 14 Jul | Wed 15 Jul, 05:00 AEST | AT&T Stadium, Arlington/Dallas |
| SF2 | England v Argentina | Wed 15 Jul | Thu 16 Jul, 05:00 AEST | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
AEST = ET + 14 h. Both matches kick off 15:00 ET. Source: FOX / Yahoo / FIFA schedule, 12 Jul 2026.
- England 2-1 Norway (aet) — Bellingham 45+2′ and 93′ — a first-half leveller and an extra-time winner.
- Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (aet) — Embolo red (72′) the swing; Alvarez 112′, Lautaro 120+1′.
- The final four is set: France v Spain and England v Argentina — a first with all top-four ranked sides.
- Outright board: England shortened sharply (to ~4.10 FanDuel); Argentina steady; Spain drifted.
More: the semi-final odds & predictions, the France v Spain preview, the England v Argentina preview and the knockout bracket.
