England and Argentina both needed extra time to reach the World Cup semifinals on July 11, and both delivered when it mattered most. Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez struck late to see off Switzerland 3-1 in Kansas City, while Jude Bellingham scored twice to beat Norway 2-1 in Miami.

The two results set up a heavyweight semifinal in Atlanta on July 15: defending champions Argentina against an England side chasing its first World Cup title in 60 years. For Indian fans who stayed up for both matches, it capped a night where nothing was settled inside 90 minutes.

Argentina survive Switzerland's fight

In Kansas City, Alexis Mac Allister put Argentina ahead in the 10th minute, but Dan Ndoye equalised for Switzerland in the 67th to force extra time, per ESPN. Switzerland striker Breel Embolo was sent off for a second yellow card in the second half, leaving his side to play most of extra time with 10 men, according to FOX Sports.

Julian Alvarez broke the deadlock with a curling finish in the 112th minute, a goal FOX Sports called one of the best of the tournament. Lautaro Martínez added Argentina’s third with seconds left in extra time to make it 3-1.

Álvarez said Argentina knew the match would not be easy, according to post-match reports per FIFA.com. Argentina reached the semifinals for the third time in four World Cups, continuing their run as defending champions. Switzerland's exit ended their best campaign since 1954, having managed just 0.53 expected goals across the match, per ESPN. Lionel Messi's Argentina had already survived a scare earlier in the tournament, a theme TUI covered in its report on the Egypt match controversy.

Bellingham's night in Miami

England trailed late in the first half after Andreas Schjelderup put Norway ahead in the 36th minute, before Jude Bellingham pulled them level before the break. Bellingham dragged them level in first-half stoppage time, then won it in the third minute of extra time after Norwegian goalkeeper Orjan Nyland spilled a shot from Morgan Rogers, according to England Football. Bellingham reacted fastest to the loose ball to seal it.

It was his second straight brace at this World Cup, and it was another match-winning performance from Bellingham, taking his tournament tally to six goals, per FOX Sports. As NBC Sports' match analysis put it, per NBC Sports, football is often decided by players brave enough to make the difference, and Bellingham has made that his calling card all tournament.

Watch: England vs Norway extra-time highlights (FOX Sports)

England played through severe Florida heat to reach their fourth World Cup semifinal, according to England Football. Norway, appearing in their first World Cup this century, missed out on a maiden semifinal and lost star striker Erling Haaland to an apparent left-leg injury after 105 minutes, per NBC Sports. Norway's run had already included a shock win over Brazil earlier in the knockouts, as detailed in TUI's round of 16 report.

What's next: Atlanta on July 15

Argentina and England now meet in the semifinal in Atlanta on July 15, a rematch of two football powers with very different recent World Cup histories. Argentina are chasing back-to-back titles, while England are still trying to end a wait that stretches back six decades. The other semifinal slot has already been shaped by France's run, detailed in TUI's coverage of France's win over Morocco.

Both quarterfinals needed extra time to separate the sides, a pattern that has defined this knockout stage. Whether that trend continues in Atlanta could decide who lifts the trophy.