The Short Version
England are into the semi-finals, and they got there by ending one of the stories of the tournament. They beat Norway 2-1 at Hard Rock Stadium to knock out Erling Haaland — the striker who had dragged his side past Brazil in the last 16 — and reach the last four. Norway’s golden generation, which had carried Haaland’s threat all the way to the quarter-finals, falls one step short. England join France and Spain in the semi-finals, with the last quarter-final, Argentina vs Switzerland, to come on July 12.
The quarter-finals had already sent France and Spain through, and July 11 added England — but not without a fight, and not without ending a genuine threat. Norway arrived at the last eight on the back of a run built around Erling Haaland, the striker who had knocked out Brazil. England found a way to win 2-1, stop the most dangerous forward left in the tournament, and book their place in the semi-finals.
July 11 result at a glance
| Tie | Score | Venue | Through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway vs England | 1–2 | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | England |
One quarter-final, one more semi-finalist — and the end of the road for Haaland and Norway.
England end Haaland’s Norway
England reached the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway at Hard Rock Stadium, ending the tournament of the striker who had become its most feared name. Haaland had been the force behind Norway’s run — the man who brought down Brazil in the round of 16 after his side had already announced themselves by beating the five-time champions. Against England, though, Norway found a side organised and clinical enough to keep the striker quiet when it mattered and take their own chances at the other end.
For Norway, it is the end of a breakthrough tournament — a golden generation that reached the quarter-finals and knocked out Brazil, but could not find a way past England. For England, who had already come through a five-goal tie against Mexico in the last 16, the reward is a place in the last four, as the result confirmed.
The semi-finals take shape
With England through, three of the four semi-final places are filled. France, who beat Morocco to reach the last four first, will play Spain on July 14 — a heavyweight semi-final between two of the tournament’s strongest sides. England, meanwhile, await the winner of the final quarter-final, with the bracket nearly complete.
That last tie is holders Argentina against Switzerland on July 12, the match that will complete the semi-final line-up. England will face whoever comes through it — a Messi-led Argentina chasing back-to-back titles, or a Switzerland side that has already survived a shootout, as the day’s coverage set out.
The quarter-finals so far
Three quarter-finals down, one to go. The picture stands as follows:
| Quarter-final | Date | Result / status |
|---|---|---|
| France vs Morocco | July 9 | France won 2–0 |
| Spain vs Belgium | July 10 | Spain won 2–1 |
| Norway vs England | July 11 | England won 2–1 |
| Argentina vs Switzerland | July 12 | To play |
France, Spain and England are through to the semi-finals. The last four is completed by the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland on July 12. The semi-finals begin on July 14 with France against Spain.
Frequently asked questions
What was the July 11 World Cup result? England beat Norway 2-1 in the quarter-finals at Hard Rock Stadium, reaching the semi-finals and ending Norway’s tournament.
Did England knock out Haaland? Yes. England beat Norway 2-1 to eliminate Erling Haaland and reach the semi-finals, ending the run of the striker who had knocked out Brazil.
Is Norway out of the 2026 World Cup? Yes. Norway lost 2-1 to England in the quarter-finals, ending a run that had reached the last eight and beaten Brazil in the round of 16.
Which teams have reached the semi-finals? France, Spain and England have reached the semi-finals. The fourth place will be decided by Argentina vs Switzerland on July 12.
Who do England play in the semi-finals? England will play the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland in the semi-final on July 15.
What is the other semi-final? The other semi-final is France vs Spain, played on July 14 at AT&T Stadium.
How far did Norway go at the 2026 World Cup? Norway reached the quarter-finals, beating Brazil in the round of 16 before losing to England.
When do the semi-finals start? The semi-finals begin on July 14, 2026, with France against Spain.
