Bellingham drives England Argentina dominates Switzerland at World Cup

In the early hours of Sunday, England extinguished the World Cup ghost that had haunted the Norwegians, edging them 2‑1, with Jude Bellingham emerging as the decisive figure for the English side. His performance set the tone as England prepared for a semi‑final clash with Argentina. The 2‑1 win over Norway ended the so‑called World Cup ghost that had lingered since the tournament began, removing the Norwegians from contention. Jude Bellingham was the standout for the English, dictating play in midfield and providing the decisive spark that lifted the Engelsen.

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With that momentum, England now looks ahead to a semi‑final encounter with Argentina, a match that will decide which side progresses to the final. Argentina, meanwhile, demonstrated its own firepower by overcoming Switzerland 3‑1 after extra time, showing the Swiss were unable to match the South Americans in the latter stages.

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The contrasting paths – England silencing the Norwegian spectre and Argentina dispatching Switzerland – set up a high‑stakes showdown that will determine the ultimate World Cup champion.