World Cup Quarterfinal Day 3: Two Matches, Two Continents' Hopes

The World Cup quarterfinals day 3, wrap up Saturday with a double-header that decides the rest of the semifinal lineup. Norway face England in Miami, then defending champions Argentina face Switzerland in Kansas City, and with Morocco, Brazil and every co-host already out, Argentina are the only South American side left standing against an otherwise all-European final eight. Here's everything you need for both matches, including the odds, the storylines, and our best betting tips.

Saturday's Schedule

Both winners complete the semifinal lineup alongside France and Spain, who have already booked their places.

Match 1: Norway vs England

Norway are into their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal, and they've earned it the hard way: a 2-1 win over Ivory Coast thanks to a late Erling Haaland winner, followed by a stunning 2-1 upset of five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16, sealed by another late Haaland brace. England's route has been bumpier than the scoreline suggests, a red card, a Mexico City atmosphere, and a Jude Bellingham brace were all needed to get past co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the previous round.

This is also a genuine first: despite 12 previous meetings between the two countries, Norway and England have never met at a World Cup before.

• Betting angle: England are favourites at around -120 to win in regulation and -230 to advance, and Opta's model backs that lean, giving Norway just a 25.1% chance of winning inside 90 minutes. But Haaland is the form frontrunner Norway will build everything around, and this is far from a formality on paper.

Check current pricing on the World Cup matches page at Sportsbet.io.

The Haaland vs Kane Duel

This match doubles as the first meeting between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane since Kane left the Premier League for Bayern Munich, and it's a genuine subplot in the Golden Boot race.

Haaland has seven goals this tournament, one ahead of Kane's six, with both players chasing joint leaders Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, who have eight each. Kane has been diplomatic about the comparison, praising Haaland's finishing while noting the two play quite assorted styles of centre-forward.

Match 2: Argentina vs Switzerland

Defending champions Argentina have been carried by a 39-year-old Lionel Messi, who has racked up nine goal contributions so far despite obvious defensive and midfield frailties elsewhere in the side. Switzerland, by contrast, are in their first World Cup quarterfinal since 1954, having beaten Colombia on penalties in the Round of 16 behind an inspired display from goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

History strongly favours Argentina here: they're unbeaten in their last seven meetings with Switzerland (five wins, two draws), and this is a rematch of the sides' 2014 World Cup Round of 16 meeting, which Argentina won 1-0.

• Betting angle: Argentina are favourites at around -145 to win in regulation and -325 to advance, with Opta giving them a 57.1% win probability in 90 minutes and a 69.4% chance of advancing overall. Messi to score anytime is a reasonable complementary pick given his tournament form, though Switzerland's defensive discipline (conceding just three goals in five games) makes an open, high-scoring affair unlikely.

Check current pricing on the World Cup matches page at Sportsbet.io.

Golden Boot Race: Where It Stands

With four of the world's best forwards all still alive heading into the weekend, the Golden Boot race is one of the tightest in recent tournaments, and both of Saturday's matches could shift it further. Check the outright odds tracker at Sportsbet.io for the latest Golden Boot market movement.

How to Bet on Quarterfinal Day 3

• Match winner: Back a side in either match on the World Cup matches page.
• Anytime goalscorer: Messi, Haaland and Kane are all live options given their tournament form.
• Tournament outright: With Argentina the last South American side standing, their outright price is one of the more interesting tournament-long bets remaining. Check the outright odds tracker.
• In-play betting: With two matches back to back, odds will keep moving all evening. Follow both games live on the World Cup 2026 hub.

Odds move quickly as team news is confirmed and as the earlier match finishes, so treat any figure in this article as a snapshot and check live pricing before you bet.

FAQs: World Cup Quarterfinal Day 3

What time is Norway vs England?

Kick-off is 5:00pm ET (10:00pm BST) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday 11 July.

What time is Argentina vs Switzerland?

Kick-off is 9:00pm ET (2:00am BST Sunday) at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Saturday 11 July.

Is Argentina the only South American team left in the World Cup?

Yes. With Brazil, Colombia and every other South American nation already eliminated, Argentina are the sole remaining representative from the continent among the final eight.

Has England ever played Norway at a World Cup?

No. Despite 12 previous meetings between the two countries, this is the first time England and Norway have met at a World Cup.

Who is leading the Golden Boot race?

Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied at the top with eight goals each, with Erling Haaland on seven and Harry Kane on six.

Where can I bet on the World Cup quarterfinals?

You can check live odds and betting markets on the World Cup matches page and the World Cup 2026 hub at Sportsbet.io.

Get Ready for the Final Two Semifinal Spots

Two matches, two continents' worth of hopes, and the last two semifinal spots on the line. Check the latest odds on the World Cup matches page, browse the outright odds tracker for the wider tournament picture, and see the current promotions available at Sportsbet.io before Saturday's action.

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