The 2026 World Cup reaches a decisive stage this Saturday. Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland compete for the final two semifinal places. Both matches will be played in the United States, with major implications for the tournament.
The 2026 World Cup will determine its last two semifinalists this Saturday, as Norway faces England in Miami and Argentina meets Switzerland in Kansas City. With only four teams left in contention for these coveted spots, the day promises high stakes and intense competition, according to CNN Español.
The first match, Norway versus England, is set for 5 p.m. local time at Estadio Miami in Miami Gardens, Florida. The fixture will also be broadcast at 2 p.m. in Los Angeles, 3 p.m. in Mexico City, 4 p.m. in Bogotá, 6 p.m. in Buenos Aires, and 11 p.m. in Madrid. Norway is expected to field Ørjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Patrick Berg, Sander Berge, Martin Ødegaard; Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, and Antonio Nusa, under coach Ståle Solbakken. England's likely lineup includes Jordan Pickford; Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Marc Guéhi, Nico O’Reilly; Declan Rice, Elliott Anderson; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; and Harry Kane, managed by Thomas Tuchel.
Later in the evening, Argentina will take on Switzerland at Estadio Kansas City in Missouri. Kickoff is scheduled for 9 p.m. in Miami, 6 p.m. in Los Angeles, 7 p.m. in Mexico City, 8 p.m. in Bogotá, 10 p.m. in Buenos Aires, and 3 a.m. Sunday in Madrid. Argentina's probable starting eleven features Emiliano Martínez; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Lisandro Martínez, Nicolás Tagliafico; Rodrigo De Paul, Enzo Fernández, Leandro Paredes, Alexis Mac Allister; Lionel Messi and Lautaro Martínez, with Lionel Scaloni as head coach. Switzerland is set to line up Gregor Kobel; Deni Zakaria, Manuel Akanji, Nico Elvedi, Ricardo Rodríguez; Remo Freuler, Granit Xhaka; Dan Ndoye, Fabian Rieder, Rubén Vargas; and Breel Embolo, led by Murat Yakin.
This double-header marks the final day of back-to-back World Cup action before the semifinals. The winners will join Spain and France, who have already secured their places in the next round. Notably, Spain advanced after a dramatic victory over Belgium and is now preparing for a high-profile clash with France in New York, as highlighted in a recent report on Spain's semifinal qualification.
The 2026 World Cup, hosted across the United States, continues to draw global attention with its expanded format and diverse venues. Miami Gardens and Kansas City have become focal points for fans and teams alike, offering modern stadiums and significant logistical support. The presence of star players such as Erling Haaland, Harry Kane, Lionel Messi, and Granit Xhaka adds further intrigue to the upcoming matches. As the tournament progresses, the outcomes of these quarterfinals will shape the narrative leading into the semifinals and ultimately the final in New York. For many in Spain and across Europe, the results will determine not only the next opponents but also the potential for a historic World Cup run.
