Egypt scored on either side at half-time to take an improbable 2-0 lead, but could not survive what was to be one of the biggest shocks in World Cup history. Instead, Argentina advances and will face Switzerland in the next quarter-final.
If the Three Lions advance by defeating Norway in the last eight, they could face England in the semi-finals if they win this game. If this happens, it will dredge up memories of a great meeting gone by, but it is likely to be overshadowed by the Falklands conflict of the 1980s.
The two countries faced off for 10 weeks in 1982 after Argentine troops invaded the Falkland Islands, a British overseas territory in the South Atlantic. The territory remains disputed to this day, and the issue remains a politically sensitive topic.
However, one of the popular chants sung by Argentine fans refers to the island, which is called Las Malvinas by the people of the South American country. One of the lines reads: “From the cradle to the grave, I am Argentine for the Malvinas, for Diego, for Leo’s final chapter.”
The chant was originally popularized during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup appearance and was revived for the 2026 campaign. The chant is likely to be sung by Argentine players when the two teams meet in the quarterfinals next week.
First, we meet Erling Haaland, another of the World Cup’s hottest talents. The Manchester City star has scored one fewer goal than Lionel Messi so far, but is hoping for a surprise result against the 1966 champions, who play in Miami on Saturday.
However, the Norwegian team has been suffering from poor health, which is said to be due to repeated travel between matches. When asked about the situation, Stahle Solbakken said: “The only one who actually had a fever was Jorgen (Strand Larsen).
“But then there was a little bit of coughing and rasping evenly interspersed. But we have air conditioning, planes, changing rooms, everything. We’re over 50 people, so it would be weird if one of us didn’t show up.”
