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Day 31 in 2026 FIFA World Cup brings a pair of blockbuster quarter-finals as Erling Haaland’s Norway face Harry Kane’s England in Miami, before Lionel Messi’s Argentina meet Switzerland in Kansas City. Norway, fueled by one of the tournament’s top scorers in Haaland, look to extend a surprising run, while England arrive in the quarter-finals after overcoming Mexico in the round of 16. In the nightcap, Messi and Argentina are chasing a semi-final spot against a Swiss team that has yet to lose in regulation. Both games will be broadcast on FOX, with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
WC program for Saturday 11 July
Norway vs England
Norway reached the quarter-finals after finishing second in Group I, knocking out Ivory Coast 2–1 in the Round of 16 and Brazil 2–1 in the Round of 16. Erling Haaland sits one goal back of the Golden Boot Race lead with seven goals. England won Group L and have collected knockout wins over DR Congo and Mexico, the latter a 3-2 thriller, behind Harry Kane’s six goals. A place in the semi-finals in Atlanta is at stake.
Argentina vs. Switzerland
Argentina swept Group J with three straight wins and have since overcome Cape Verde 3-2 and Egypt 3-2 in the knockout rounds, with Lionel Messi leading the tournament with eight goals along with France’s Kylian Mbappé. Switzerland won Group B and advanced past Colombia on penalties in the round of 16 after a 0-0 draw, which proved difficult to break down throughout the tournament.
Who is playing today in the WC?
- Norway
- England
- Argentina
- Switzerland
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How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup
All World Cup games will be broadcast on FOX and FS1 with every game streaming live and on demand on FOX One.
