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World Cup bracket: England face Argentina in Wednesday semi-final

The World Cup has entered the semi-finals - so how is the route to the final on July 19 now shaping up?
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OneFootball
· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
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· Jul 12, 2026
England defeat Norway 2-1 as Jude Bellingham shines in World Cup quarterfinal
England will face Argentina or Switzerland in the World Cup semifinals after ending Norway’s dream run and keeping Erling Haaland scoreless for the first time in the tournament
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