Quarter-final result07-10 · AP
Mikel Merino sends Spain past Belgium 2-1 and into the semifinals
AP reported Merino scored from a rebound in the 88th minute as Spain won 2-1 and reached the semifinals.
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France, Spain, England and Argentina have secured the semifinal bracket: France vs Spain and England vs Argentina.
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Tournament Dates
June 11 - July 19, 2026
Hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States
Current phaseQuarter-finals
Today focusNorway / England / Argentina / Switzerland
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Quarter-final result07-09 · AP
Mbappé scores and assists as France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the semifinals
AP reported Mbappé recovered from a missed penalty with a goal and assist, while Dembélé also scored in France’s 2-0 win.
Team news07-10 · AP
Thibaut Courtois leaves Belgium’s loss to Spain with an apparent injury
AP reported Courtois left with an apparent injury in the second half, with Senne Lammens completing the match in goal.
Quarter-final result07-12 · API-Football
England beat Norway 2-1 after extra time to reach the semifinals
The match was level 1-1 after 90 minutes before England scored in extra time and booked a semifinal against Argentina.
Quarter-final result07-12 · API-Football
Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach the semifinals
Argentina and Switzerland were tied 1-1 after 90 minutes before the holders scored twice in extra time to set up England.
Team news07-09 · AP
England defender Jarell Quansah receives a two-match suspension
AP reported Quansah received a two-match ban for his red card against Mexico, creating a defensive-selection variable for England.
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