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In a closely contested quarterfinal at Miami Stadium early Sunday, Norway took the lead in the 36th minute through Andreas Schjelderup. Bellingham equalized in first-half stoppage time to send the teams into the break level at 1-1.

The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semi-finals.

Haaland has struck seven times in his first four appearances at a major tournament to fire Norway to the last eight for the first time on their return to the World Cup after a 28-year absence.  

Mbappe's weak spot-kick was easily saved by Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, but he made up for that by producing a brilliant curling finish to make it 1-0 on the hour mark.

"Hany Aburida, President of the Egyptian Football Federation, filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into the French referee Francois Letexier... after the serious refereeing mistakes committed by the team of referees and double standards, which caused the Egypt team to lose the mat...

The two teams cancelled each other out in the final game of the last 16 -- the game in Vancouver was also the last at the 2026 tournament to be played outside the United States.

The holders looked down and out when goals from Yasser Ibrahim and Mostafa Ziko, either side of Messi having a penalty saved, put the Pharaohs in sight of a historic victory in Atlanta.

The defending champions meet the African nation, spearheaded by Mohamed Salah, in Atlanta for the right to play Switzerland or Colombia in the semi-finals.  

The win sets up a blockbuster quarterfinal showdown against Spain after Belgium produced a dominant display from the opening whistle. For the United States, backed by home supporters, it was a disappointing exit from the tournament.

The European champions will face the United States -- the only one of the co-hosts remaining -- or Belgium on Friday in Los Angeles.