England and Argentina don qualify for the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after both teams survive tough quarter-final matches wey enter extra time.
The Three Lions come from behind beat Norway 2-1 as Jude Bellingham score two goals, while Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to arrange heavyweight semi-final against England on July 15, na weytin Hitvibz dey yan be dat.
England fight back as Jude Bellingham carry team for body
England no really play their best football as Norway shock them with Andreas Schjelderup goal before half-time.
But once again, Bellingham show why e dey among the best players for this tournament. The midfielder score equaliser for first-half added time before he score the winning goal early for extra time.
Harry Kane even think say him don put the Three Lions ahead before break, but VAR cancel the goal because offside catch am.
Norway still create plenty chances, especially from corner kicks, but Jordan Pickford and England defence make sure say Erling Haaland no fit score throughout the match.
The victory also come with special records. Pickford don become the England player wey play the most World Cup matches with 18 appearances, while Kane make him 120th game for England to equal Wayne Rooney record.
Bellingham don now score six non-penalty goals for this World Cup, equal Gary Lineker England record.
For just 23 years old, em don also become the youngest player since Pele for 1958 to score two or more goals for back-to-back World Cup knockout matches.
Argentina knock Switzerland comot, set for England showdown
Argentina too need extra time before dem fit beat Switzerland 3-1.
Alexis Mac Allister open scoring early after Lionel Messi corner, but Dan Ndoye equalise for Switzerland in the second half.
The game change completely after referee give Breel Embolo second yellow card for diving after VAR review, the thing come kuku leave Switzerland with 10 players.
Even with one-man advantage, Argentina still wait until extra time before Julian Alvarez score fine curling goal to restore their lead.
Lautaro Martinez later seal the victory after another quick Argentina attack.
Although Messi no score, he still provide one assist to extend him World Cup record to 10 assists since 1966.
Argentina also continue their strong record for extra-time World Cup matches, recording their 11th win from 13 games.
Now, all eyes go come dey on the semi-final between England and Argentina as both football giants dey fight for one place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final.
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Last Updated on July 12, 2026 7:14 am by Hitvibz Media
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