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Norway earned its biggest win in international competition in the 2026 World Cup’s round of 16, when it beat Brazil 2-1 to advance to the tournament quarterfinals for the first time in the country’s history.
The country had a chance to repeat that feat as it took on England in a marquee quarterfinal matchup.
Norway and England faced off at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, July 11 in the third of the 2026 World Cup’s four semifinal matches. England won, with Jude Bellingham scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory.
Now, a tough matchup could be on deck for the Three Lions, as the reigning World Cup champions, Argentina, could win their way into the final semifinal spot.
Here’s what to know about the path England now faces as it looks to win the 2026 World Cup.
Who will England play next?
England will face the winner of the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal.
The Argentina-Switzerland match will begin at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11, just hours after the Norway-England semifinal wraps up. Lionel Messi’s squad is favored to win that contest, but it’s worth noting that La Albiceleste needed extra time to beat Cape Verde and had to overcome a late, two-goal deficit to beat Egypt in the round of 16.
2026 World Cup bracket
Below is a look at the current state of the 2026 World Cup bracket as play begins on Saturday.
- Semifinal 1: France vs. Spain
- Semifinal 2: England vs. Winner of Argentina-Switzerland
Just five teams remain in the 2026 World Cup after France defeated Morocco in the tournament’s first quarterfinal and Spain knocked off Belgium one day later.
