World Cup quarterfinals today: Schedule, predictions, Haaland’s viral rise

Published 11 July 2026 · sports

England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots. The final two places in the 2026 FIFA World

England face Norway and Argentina take on Switzerland for the final two World Cup semifinal spots. The final two places in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals are up for grabs on Saturday as England face Norway before defending champions Argentina take on Switzerland. France and Spain have already booked their places in the last four, leaving four teams battling to complete the semifinal lineup. England and Argentina head into their quarterfinals as favourites according to the Opta supercomputer, but both Norway and Switzerland will look to pull off another upset. Here’s everything you need to know. What is the schedule? Norway vs England on Saturday, July 11, at 5pm (21:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, US on Saturday, July 11, at 5pm (21:00 GMT) – Miami Stadium, US Argentina vs Switzerland on Saturday, July 11, at 8pm (01:00 GMT on Sunday) – Kansas City Stadium, US Who has made it to the semifinals? France vs Spain, on Tuesday, July 14 (19:00GMT) – Dallas Stadium, on Tuesday, July 14 (19:00GMT) – Dallas Stadium Norway/England vs Argentina/Switzerland, July 15 (19:00GMT) – Atlanta Stadium What are the predictions for Norway vs England? England and Norway meet in the World Cup for the first time, although they have faced each other 12 times overall. England hold the upper hand with eight wins to Norway’s two, and the Scandinavians have failed to score in any of the last four meetings. Their most recent encounter ended in a 1-0 friendly victory for England in September 2014. The Opta supercomputer makes England the favourites to reach the semifinals, giving the Three Lions a 50.4 percent chance of winning the match inside 90 minutes based on 25,000 pre-match simulations. England’s overall probability of progressing, including extra time and penalties, rises to 62.3 percent. Norway are given a 25.1 percent chance of winning in normal time, while a draw after 90 minutes occurred in 24.6 percent of the simulations. What are the predictions for Argentina vs Switzerland?

History strongly favours Argentina heading into this quarterfinal. The defending champions are unbeaten in seven previous meetings with Switzerland, winning five and drawing two. Opta makes Argentina favourites to book a place in the semifinals. Based on 25,000 pre-match simulations, the supercomputer gives Lionel Messi’s side a 57.1 percent chance of winning inside 90 minutes. Switzerland are assigned an 18.7 percent probability of winning in normal time, while 24.2 percent of simulations end in a draw after 90 minutes. Overall, Argentina progress to the semifinals in 69.4 percent of simulations, leaving Switzerland with a 30.6 percent chance of advancing to face either England or Norway. What other things are happening? England vs Norway: Vikings battle Fans are embracing the historical “Vikings battle” narrative for the England vs Norway match. Portugal hires Jorge Jesus as its new coach after disappointing World Cup Portugal have turned to veteran coach Jorge Jesus in a bid to revive the national team after its disappointing World Cup campaign. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed on Friday that the 71-year-old will succeed Roberto Martinez, whose departure was announced earlier this week following Portugal’s 1-0 round-of-16 defeat to Spain. Jesus returns to international football after a long club career that included spells with Benfica, Sporting CP and, most recently, Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, where he worked with Cristiano Ronaldo. His appointment comes amid growing scrutiny over Portugal’s World Cup performances and Martinez’s continued reliance on the 41-year-old Ronaldo, whose role as the focal point of the attack drew criticism from fans and pundits. Although Ronaldo said the 2026 World Cup would be his last, he has not announced whether he intends to continue playing for Portugal. Jesus, who described the five-time Ballon d’Or winner as “a symbol” of Portuguese sport, said he plans to speak with Ronaldo before any decisions are made about his international future. Why Erling Haaland became Mexico’s unlikely hero Haaland has unexpectedly become an honorary Mexican on social media after embracing fans still reeling from Mexico’s World Cup exit at the hands of England.