Today's football tips for 11 Jul 2026: Analysis of two key World Cup 2026 quarterfinal matches and today's schedule.
On 11 July 2026, today's football tips arrive on the final day of the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals. The "Vikings," Norway's national team, face England, who are aiming to win their second World Cup title. Meanwhile, the "defending champions," Argentina, meet Switzerland, another dark horse. Let's follow the match analysis and predictions for these two games.
- World Cup 2026 quarterfinal / Kickoff at 04:00 (early morning 12 Jul Thai time)
*Live broadcast on Monomax
Norway has reached its furthest stage in the World Cup across its four participations, winning both knockout matches 2-1 (Round of 32 against Ivory Coast and Round of 16 against Brazil). Their only loss in this tournament came in the final group stage match of Group I, where they rested 10 starters and lost 1-4 to France. In the last five matches, despite scoring 12 goals, they conceded 9.
Having met England 12 times, Norway has won only twice, the last being in 1993 (2-0 in the 1994 World Cup qualifiers). For this game, David Møller Wolfe, the left-back, has recovered from injury and resumed training, ready to start. The wingers may compete among strong-performing substitutes Andreas Schjelderup, Oscar Bobb, and starters Antonio Nusa and Alexander Sørloth. Martin Ødegaard leads the midfield, while Erling Haaland, the top scorer with 7 goals, spearheads the attack.
England has managed to survive despite struggles, remaining unbeaten in all five World Cup matches so far (4 wins, 1 draw). They overturned a deficit to beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, and despite being down to 10 men, beat co-host Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. They have scored in 6 of their last 7 games (except a 0-0 draw with Ghana in the second group match).
However, in the last seven World Cup knockout exits, the "Three Lions" were eliminated six times by European teams. England holds a better head-to-head record against Norway with 7 wins and 3 draws from 12 encounters. Yet, this match poses challenges for coach Thomas Tuchel: Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card in the Round of 16 for two matches; Jordan Henderson suffered a wrist injury from climbing an advertising board; Marc Guehi has a new hamstring injury; and Declan Rice has been ill and missed two training days. Fortunately, the attack remains intact with Harry Kane who has scored 6 goals, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka, who may still help the team survive to extra time or penalties.
Match prediction A draw in regular time, with England winning Norway in extra time or on penalties.
- World Cup 2026 quarterfinal / Kickoff at 08:00 (morning 12 Jul Thai time)
*Live broadcast on Monomax + free live stream on Monomax Sports channel 29
Argentina continues to uphold their reputation as defending champions, winning all three group matches, then narrowly beating Cape Verde 3-2 in extra time in the Round of 32, and making a remarkable comeback from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in the Round of 16. They remain on course for their fourth World Cup title, having won 12 consecutive matches across all competitions and remaining unbeaten in their last 11 World Cup matches.
The "Albiceleste" have faced Switzerland twice in World Cups, winning both times in 1966 and 2014. Their latest squad has no injuries but may have to choose between left-backs Facundo Medina or Nicolás Tagliafico, and between forwards Julián Álvarez or Lautaro Martínez, who will pair with Lionel Messi. Messi is chasing his first World Cup top scorer title, having scored 8 goals, equal to Kylian Mbappé.
Switzerland has quietly remained unbeaten in normal time through all five matches in this tournament (3 wins, 2 draws), extending their unbeaten streak to 8 games (4 wins, 4 draws). They aim for their first-ever World Cup semifinal, but have never beaten Argentina in seven meetings (5 losses, 2 draws).
Additionally, Switzerland's fitness is uncertain for three injured players, including young star Johan Mambimbi, involved in 5 goals (3 goals, 2 assists), Michel Aebischer, and Luca Jäger. Key players remain such as goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, Denis Zakaria, Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka, Djibril Sow, and Breel Embolo. However, judging by experience and versatility, Argentina still holds the advantage and is expected to narrowly advance.
Match prediction Argentina narrowly defeats Switzerland.