Spain, France and Pedro Porro
Tuesday in Dallas

Spain reached the World Cup final with a 2-0 win over France, ending Les Bleus’ bid for a third straight final. Mikel Oyarzabal scored from the spot before Pedro Porro finished a sharp team move early in the second half.

France lost William Saliba to injury and struggled to trouble Spain’s press, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele kept quiet. Spain will face England or Argentina in New Jersey, while France drop into the third-place play-off.

Argentina, Switzerland and Julián Álvarez
Saturday in Kansas City

Argentina reached the World Cup semi-finals with a 3-1 extra-time win over Switzerland, setting up a clash with England in Atlanta. Alexis Mac Allister scored first before Dan Ndoye equalised and Julián Álvarez struck the decisive late goal.

Switzerland were furious after Breel Embolo received a second yellow for simulation following VAR review, leaving them with 10 men. Lautaro Martínez later sealed the result, while Lionel Messi praised Argentina’s resilience after another stressful knockout escape.

Spain Under-19s and Germany Under-19s
Saturday in Wrexham

Spain won the UEFA Men’s Under-19 Championship for the 10th time with a 2-0 victory over Germany at the Racecourse Ground. Hugo Lopez and Mario Rivas scored as Spain retained the trophy won in 2024.

Paco Gallardo’s side dominated the tournament, scoring 19 goals across five matches without conceding. The win also completed a youth double after Spain’s women beat Germany in the Under-19 final earlier the same day.

England, Norway and Jude Bellingham
Saturday in Miami

England reached the World Cup semi-finals after beating Norway 2-1 in extra time. Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead, but Jude Bellingham equalised before scoring again after Orjan Nyland spilled Morgan Rogers’ shot.

Norway were furious after England’s first goal, claiming the ball struck the overhead camera wire before the move continued. FIFA said connected-ball data showed no contact, while England now face Argentina or Switzerland in Atlanta.

Spain, Belgium and Mikel Merino
Friday in Los Angeles

Spain beat Belgium 2-1 to reach the World Cup semi-finals and set up a heavyweight meeting with France. Mikel Merino scored the late winner after substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens spilled Pau Cubarsi’s shot.

Belgium had equalised through Charles De Ketelaere after Fabian Ruiz opened the scoring, but Thibaut Courtois’ injury changed the match. Spain extended their unbeaten run to 36 games, moving one short of Italy’s all-time international record.

France, Morocco and Kylian Mbappe
Thursday in Foxborough

France beat Morocco 2-0 to reach the World Cup semi-finals, with Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele scoring after the break. Mbappe also had a penalty saved before recovering to level Lionel Messi on eight tournament goals.

Morocco missed Ismael Saibari and struggled to threaten in a conservative strikerless setup. Mbappe later played down an ankle scare after leaving the pitch, saying he was completely fine ahead of a semi-final against Spain or Belgium.

Switzerland, Colombia and Gregor Kobel
Tuesday in Vancouver

Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties after a 0-0 draw to reach their first World Cup quarter-final since 1954. Substitute Ruben Vargas scored the decisive spot-kick after Gregor Kobel saved from Cucho Hernandez and Davinson Sanchez missed.

Switzerland survived Manuel Akanji’s missed penalty and finally broke a poor shootout record, having lost their only previous World Cup shootout in 2006. Murat Yakin praised his team’s patience, compactness and Kobel’s outstanding tournament form.

Argentina, Egypt and Lionel Messi
Tuesday in Atlanta

Argentina came from 2-0 down with less than 20 minutes left to beat Egypt 3-2 and reach the World Cup quarter-finals. Lionel Messi assisted Cristian Romero, scored the equaliser, and Enzo Fernandez headed the stoppage-time winner.

Egypt led through Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Zico, while Mostafa Shobeir saved Messi’s penalty. VAR controversy deepened Egypt’s anger, but Argentina’s late surge made them the latest team ever to overturn a two-goal World Cup deficit without extra time.

Belgium, United States and Charles De Ketelaere
Monday in Seattle

Belgium beat the United States 4-1 in Seattle to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, ending the co-hosts’ home run in the last 16. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku punished costly American errors.

Belgium used the Balogun controversy as fuel after FIFA suspended his red-card ban, with players later mocking the episode through Trump-style celebrations. The US exit left Mauricio Pochettino’s future unclear and exposed the gap to elite tournament sides.

Spain, Portugal and Mikel Merino
Monday in Arlington

Spain beat Portugal 1-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals, with substitute Mikel Merino scoring in stoppage time. The defeat ended Cristiano Ronaldo’s final World Cup campaign and left Portugal out in the last 16.

Ferran Torres slipped Merino through after a quick free kick, and the Arsenal midfielder finished past Diogo Costa. Spain kept another clean sheet, extended their defensive streak and will face either Belgium or the United States next.