FIFA WORLD CUP 2026: Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, as England and Argentina battle in the Semi finals

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England booked their place in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Norway in an enthralling quarter-final encounter.

Norway produced an impressive performance, enjoying long periods of possession and creating several dangerous opportunities. However, England capitalised on their chances to take control of the match. Norway thought they had found an equaliser through Erling Haaland, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review, proving to be a pivotal moment in the contest.

With the victory, England advance to the semi-finals, where they will face Argentina in what promises to be one of the biggest matches of the tournament after the victory against Switzerland with 3 - 1 score.

Football fans around the world can now look forward to a blockbuster showdown between two of the game's greatest captains, Harry Kane and Lionel Messi, as England and Argentina battle for a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final.

The chess prodigy and GOAT, GM Magnus Carlsen was among the distinguished supporters cheering on Norway from the VIP box. His passionate support for the Norwegian team added to the occasion, with cameras frequently capturing the former World Champion enthusiastically backing his country's World Cup campaign.