Four Teams Advance to 2026 World Cup Semifinals
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup quarterfinals have concluded, leaving four teams to compete in the semifinals. France, Spain, England, and Argentina have each secured their spots after victories in Boston and other matches. France defeated Morocco 2-0, Spain beat Belgium 2-1, England overcame Norway 2-1, and Argentina defeated Switzerland 2-1. The semifinal matchups will be France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina. This information comes from a single source, sbnation.com, and has not been cross-referenced with other outlets.
What’s reported
France advanced to the semifinals with a 2-0 win over Morocco on Thursday in Boston.
Kylian Mbappé won a penalty in the first half, but Morocco keeper Yassine Bounou saved it; the first half ended 0-0.
France scored in the second half through Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé.
Spain advanced with a 2-1 win over Belgium; Fabián Ruiz scored in the 30th minute, Charles De Ketelaere equalized in the 41st, and Mikel Merino scored the winner just before stoppage time.
Belgium used backup keeper Senne Lammens after Thibaut Courtois appeared to suffer a knock in the 67th minute.
England advanced with a 2-1 win over Norway; Jude Bellingham scored a brace.
Norway took a 1-0 lead through Andreas Schjelderup late in the first half; Bellingham equalized moments later.
There was a question about Bellingham’s first goal because a goal kick from Norway struck the FIFA skycam cable, but a review did not follow.
Bellingham’s second goal came early in extra time.
Argentina advanced with a 2-1 win over Switzerland; Alexis Mac Allister scored in the 10th minute, Dan Ndoye equalized in the 67th.
Switzerland’s Breel Embolo received a second yellow card after a review for “clear simulation” following contact with Leandro Paredes; referee Joao Pinheiro made the call.
Julián Álvarez scored in extra time, and Lautaro Martínez added an insurance goal.
Key figures
Kylian Mbappé (France player)
Yassine Bounou (Morocco goalkeeper)
Ousmane Dembélé (France player)
Fabián Ruiz (Spain player)
Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium player)
Mikel Merino (Spain player)
Senne Lammens (Belgium backup goalkeeper)
Thibaut Courtois (Belgium goalkeeper)
Jude Bellingham (England player)
Andreas Schjelderup (Norway player)
Alexis Mac Allister (Argentina player)
Dan Ndoye (Switzerland player)
Breel Embolo (Switzerland player)
Leandro Paredes (Argentina player)
Joao Pinheiro (referee)
Julián Álvarez (Argentina player)
Lautaro Martínez (Argentina player)
Sources: sbnation.com
