World Cup QFs: Haaland's Norway, Messi's Argentina Play
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- Saturday's quarterfinal slate is the final day of the round, with the two winners advancing to the World Cup semifinals alongside already-qualified France and Spain.
- Erling Haaland leads Norway against England in Miami Gardens, Florida.
- Lionel Messi's Argentina take on Switzerland in Kansas City, Missouri, in the day's second quarterfinal.
- France and Spain have already secured their spots in the semifinals, meaning the four-team final stage hinges entirely on Saturday's results.
Why it matters: With France and Spain already through, Saturday's results determine the semifinal bracket around two global stars. Haaland and Messi are the marquee names still standing, and the audience for both matches is enormous — but only one team from each pairing can reach the final four.
