KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Julián Álvarez sent defending champions Argentina into the World Cup semifinals with a stunning strike to help beat Switzerland after extra time on Saturday night. Lautaro Martínez added another with seconds left in extra time to make the 3-1 victory look a whole lot easier than it was Saturday night. Alexis Mac Allister also scored off a corner kick from Lionel Messi, helping La Albiceleste gut…
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Switzerland forward Breel Embolo was sent off in the second half of a World Cup quarterfinal match with Argentina on Saturday night after a video review found he was guilty of simulation. Leandro Paredes initially was shown the yellow card for a tackle, but video showed that Embolo was falling before the Argentina midfielder made contact with him. And because Embolo received a yellow card earlier…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham praised England ‘s fighting spirit and ability to “win dirty” after Thomas Tuchel criticised their performance in beating Norway on Saturday. The Three Lions came from a goal down to win 2-1 in extra time at Hard Rock Stadium as Bellingham scored twice to set up a semifinal showdown with either Argentina or Switzerland. – Bellingham’s big night eclipses anonymous Haaland – FIFA: ‘No…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham has revealed a pep talk from his mother was key in avoiding a yellow card in England’s 2-1 win over Norway which would have resulted in him missing the World Cup semifinal. Bellingham was one of five England players who picked up yellow cards in their 3-2 win over Mexico. He was once again England’s star man in Saturday’s win in the heat of…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Erling Haaland‘s day ended earlier than many expected. About 15 minutes later, Norway‘s run in the World Cup ended as well. The Vikings’ biggest star didn’t shine Saturday. Haaland was a nonfactor for much of his team’s quarterfinal against England and – perhaps because of the strain of dealing with hot and humid conditions in South Florida – was taken out with Norway’s hopes hanging in…
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jude Bellingham sent England into the World Cup semifinals with two goals as the Three Lions overturned a 1-0 deficit to seal a 2-1 extra-time win and end Norway hopes of a first-ever last four appearance in the tournament. Andreas Schjelderup’s 36th minute opener — a left-foot shot that caught out England keeper Jordan Pickford by crashing in off the far post — gave Norway a…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson joked it was “not my finest hour” after he suffered a broken arm while celebrating the World Cup round of 16 win over Mexico last weekend. The former Liverpool captain did not play in the dramatic 3-2 win but managed to both get booked and suffer a serious injury, falling over an advertising hoarding while taking part in the post-match celebrations in front of England’s travelling…
Jordan Pickford has broken the record for most England World Cup appearances after starting Saturday’s quarterfinal against Norway. In playing in his 18th World Cup game, the Everton goalkeeper has pulled clear of Peter Shilton, with whom he shared the record. This is Pickford’s third World Cup campaign, having also featured in 2018 and 2022. He was part of England’s run to the semifinals in Russia before starting when Gareth…
Noni Madueke is set to start for England in the World Cup quarterfinal against Norway in place of Bukayo Saka, sources have told ESPN. Kick-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. BST in Miami, with the winner set to take on Argentina or Switzerland.