The World Cup reaches a pivotal stage as the final two semifinal places are decided in quarterfinal action, according to Al Jazeera. Two fixtures headline the schedule: England against Norway and Argentina against Switzerland.

England’s clash with Norway is one of the two matches that will determine who advances to the tournament’s semifinals. A win moves the victor a step closer to the final, while defeat ends the losing side’s World Cup campaign.

In the other quarterfinal, Argentina take on Switzerland, with a semifinal berth on the line. The result will complete the final four alongside the outcome of the England-Norway tie.

Al Jazeera’s coverage framed the day around these two contests and highlighted the surrounding attention on the tournament, including what it described as Haaland’s viral rise.

With the semifinal lineup nearing completion, both matches carry knockout stakes, meaning there is no margin for error for any of the four nations involved.