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The Messi Effect | Episode 39 | Sunday, July 12, 2026 Quarter-Final recaps: England 2-1 Norway (AET) at Hard Rock Stadium — Bellingham equalizer at 45'+2, winner at 93'. Norway's heroic run ends. Argentina 3-1 Switzerland (AET) — Mac Allister 10', Ndoye 67' equalizer, Embolo red card 72', Switzerland hold 40 minutes with 10 men, Alvarez 112', Lautaro 120'+1. Semifinals set: Spain vs France Tuesday, Argentina vs England Wednesday. Monday off.
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