Argentina 3-1 Switzerland: Alvarez’s extra-time strike sets up England semi-final
Julian Alvarez struck in the 112th minute as Argentina beat Switzerland 3-1 after extra time and set up a World Cup semi-final with England.
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World Cup 2026
Bettista coverage of the 2026 World Cup, including match reports, tournament developments, and football analysis.
Norway 1-2 England: Bellingham’s extra-time double sends England to Argentina semi-final
Jude Bellingham scored twice in extra time as England came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and set up a World Cup semi-final with Argentina.
Spain 2-1 Belgium: Merino’s late winner sends Spain into France semi-final
Mikel Merino's 88th-minute winner gave Spain a 2-1 win over Belgium in Los Angeles and a World Cup semi-final against France in Dallas.
France 2-0 Morocco: Mbappe and Dembele send France into Spain semi-final
Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scored as France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston and set up a World Cup semi-final against Spain in Dallas.
USA 1-4 Belgium: De Ketelaere Double Ends Co-Hosts’ World Cup
Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in Seattle, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring in the 9th and 33rd minutes around Malik Tillman's 31st-minute equaliser.
World Cup Opening Weekend: Germany Roar, Japan Bite Back, Brazil Blink
Germany exploded, Japan rattled the Netherlands, and Brazil were held by Morocco as the 2026 World Cup opened with bite.
What the 48-Team Format Changes for Tournament Analysis
An extra knockout round, a third-place route and a longer schedule change how a World Cup should be read, and what the format cannot tell you.
Mexico vs South Africa 2026 Event Preview: Opening Match Analysis
Full breakdown of Mexico vs South Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Host nation analysis, team form, altitude impact, and match prediction for the tournament opener in Mexico City.
USA vs Paraguay 2026 Event Preview: Host Noise Meets South American Edge
A 4-1 USA win over Paraguay replaced the preview’s close-game scenario with a three-goal half-time lead and late finish.
World Cup 2026: Tournament Favorites Analyzed
A tiered outright framework for France, Brazil, England, Spain, Argentina, and the first real layer of challengers.