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Last updated: July 11, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

England Advances to World Cup Semifinals

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the decisive extra-time goal, as England to reach the World Cup semifinals. The victory came despite Norway's protests that Bellingham's equalizer should have been disallowed due to a potential spidercam infraction. Norway's Erling Haaland was substituted late in the match as his World Cup journey came to an end. England now looks ahead to the semifinal with questions about their starting XI still being debated.

Italian Football Federation Restructures

The Italian football federation as part of a national team rebuild, appointing Paolo Maldini as technical director. Maldini, a legendary figure in Italian football, will be involved in restructuring the team's technical direction. The federation is aiming to revitalize the national squad following recent disappointments.

International Friendlies Update

In other international action, Switzerland played to a draw with Argentina in a friendly match. The game saw both teams competing as part of their preparations for upcoming tournaments.