As the excitement builds for the remaining quarter-finals of the World Cup, fans are reminded of the kick-off times set for this evening and tomorrow morning, depending on your location.
⚽️ England vs Norway: 5 PM EDT / 10 PM BST / 7 AM AEST ⚽️ Argentina vs Switzerland: 8 PM local time / 2 AM BST / 11 AM AEST
Emma Hayes, the manager of England, emphasizes the importance of recognizing Norway’s teamwork and unity, rather than merely focusing on individual players.
Many, including Jeff Rueter, speculate whether Belgium’s golden generation has come to an end, a sentiment that resonates with numerous observers.
Spain’s head coach, Luis de la Fuente, expresses his “I played all right, to be honest,” for the upcoming semi-final clash against France, a sentiment echoed by fans and analysts alike. Jeff Rueter has gathered post-match comments from both De La Fuente and Belgian coach Rudi Garcia.
David Hytner has provided the latest updates from the England camp, noting Thomas Tuchel’s previous encounters with star player Erling Haaland.
In a fascinating prelude to the England vs Norway match, Harry Kane, the England captain, shared that he once played golf with former U.S. President Donald Trump, calling the experience “He invited me to play when I was down in Palm Beach. So yeah, when the president invites you somewhere… “It was a pretty surreal experience just to meet him and obviously play golf with him. His golf is pretty good, to be honest,” and acknowledging Trump’s golfing skills.
Earlier this week, Trump remarked on their golf outing, praising Kane as both a remarkable player and an impressive golfer.
“I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.” Kane added. “I hope I can play as well as him when I’m his age. So yeah, unique experience and I was just grateful he invited me down to play.”
Following England’s win over Mexico, Trump praised Kane on his Truth Social platform, declaring, “Harry Kane of England is a GREAT player!!!” The next day, he confirmed their time on the golf course together.
“I think Kane is a great player,” Trump remarked. “I played golf with him and I like him a lot. He’s a good golfer. He’s really great.”
Turning to Spain’s recent success, they secured a 2-1 victory against Belgium, highlighted by Mikel Merino’s late goal, with Sid Lowe reporting from Los Angeles.
As the tournament progresses, one of the remaining teams—France, Spain, England, Norway, Argentina, or Switzerland—will emerge victorious. Reflecting on the early predictions for this competition is quite intriguing, especially as the field narrows from six to four teams by this time tomorrow.
The action kicks off tonight with the eagerly anticipated match between England and Norway, featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, followed by Argentina facing Switzerland in Kansas City. The build-up to these games and the reactions to Spain’s triumph over Belgium are just beginning to unfold, marking a thrilling stage of the tournament.
