England and Argentina Book World Cup Semi-Final Showdown After Extra-Time Dramas
Two footballing giants will collide in the World Cup semi-finals after England and Argentina both emerged victorious in thrilling extra-time battles.
🏴 England Edge Past Norway in Miami Marathon
England's World Cup dream stayed alive after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Norway, but it was anything but straightforward.
Norway stunned the Three Lions when Andreas Schjelderup fired home late in the first half. England thought they'd equalized before the break through Harry Kane, but the goal was ruled out for a marginal offside.
Enter Jude Bellingham. The midfield sensation leveled the scores in the second half to send the match to extra time in Miami. Then, in the 93rd minute, he struck again – securing a dramatic winner and earning Player of the Match honors.
Controversy didn't spare the fixture:
A Norway goal was disallowed after Erling Haaland was adjudged to have fouled an England player
Norwegian goalkeeper claimed the ball hit a spider cam wire before an England goal – but match officials confirmed the ball's sensor showed no contact
🇦🇷 Argentina Survive Swiss Scare in Kansas City
Argentina's path to the semis was equally dramatic, overcoming Switzerland 3-1 after extra time.
Alexis MacAllister put Argentina ahead with a glancing header in the 10th minute, and they held a 1-0 lead at halftime. But Switzerland fought back through Dan Ndoye's second-half strike to level the scores.
The turning point came when Swiss striker Breel Embolo was sent off after receiving a second yellow card – leaving Switzerland to play extra time with 10 men.
Argentina made the numerical advantage count, with Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez both finding the net in extra time to seal a 3-1 victory.
🏆 What's Next
Argentina vs England will battle for a place in the World Cup Final on Thursday morning (local time) – a rematch of their iconic 1986 and 1998 World Cup encounters, as well as the 2022 quarter-final in Qatar.
Who do you fancy to reach the final? Drop your predictions below! 👇
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