World Cup 2026: Day Thirty-One - Semifinalists to Be Decided
Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- The 2026 World Cup enters its thirty-first day with the second semifinal pairings to be determined.
- Norway, led by Erling Haaland, faces England in Miami, while Argentina, aiming to defend their title, plays Switzerland.
- The matches are scheduled for July 11 and 12, 2026, with kickoff times at 23:00 and 03:00 Polish time, respectively.
The 2026 World Cup is heating up as the tournament reaches its thirty-first day, with the crucial second semifinal matchups set to be decided. Football fans are anticipating intense clashes as teams vie for a spot in the final.
In Miami, debutants Norway, featuring the sensational Erling Haaland, will take on England. The English team is making its fifth consecutive appearance in the quarterfinals of a major tournament, underscoring their consistent presence at the highest level of international football.
Meanwhile, in a late-night fixture for Polish viewers, defending champions Argentina will look to extend their impressive 11-game unbeaten streak in the World Cup. They face a determined Swiss side that has reached the quarterfinals for the first time in over 70 years, marking a significant achievement for Swiss football.
The matches are scheduled as follows: Norway vs. England on July 11 at 23:00, followed by Argentina vs. Switzerland on July 12 at 03:00, both times in Polish local time.
Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.