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ESPN Sunday 12 July 2026, 02:28 UTC By ESPN 1 min read
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Saturday is the last day of the quarterfinals as we figure out which two teams will join France and Spain in the semifinals! First, we had an Erling Haaland-led Norway that took on England in Miami Gardens, Florida, which saw the Three Lions win 2-1. Now, Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Switzerland in Kansas City, Missouri, to decide our fourth and final semifinalist.

Saturday is the last day of the quarterfinals as we figure out which two teams will join France and Spain in the semifinals! First, we had an Erling Haaland-led Norway that took on England in Miami Gardens, Florida, which saw the Three Lions win 2-1. Now, Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Switzerland in Kansas City, Missouri, to decide our fourth and final semifinalist. Enjoy all the features, news, video analysis and color from around the competition.
Argentina (LOCATION) Messi (PERSON) France (LOCATION) Spain (LOCATION) Erling Haaland (ORG) Norway (LOCATION) England (LOCATION) Miami Gardens (LOCATION) Florida (LOCATION) Lions (ORG) Lionel Messi's (PERSON) Switzerland (LOCATION) Kansas City (LOCATION) Missouri (LOCATION)
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