During the game, England managed to pressure Sweden team and after a swift charge, Dele Alli doubled his side's lead at the 58th minute. Despite all the desperate attempts by Sweden to strike back, and England won 2-0, reaching World Cup semifinals for the first time in 28 years.
England beat Colombia 4-3 on penalties after their round of 16 match ended 1-1 following extra time.
Sweden defeated Switzerland 1-0 in St Petersburg to reach their first World Cup quarterfinal in 24 years, having previously also thrashed Mexico 3-0 in Yekaterinburg to in a game that propelled them to a spot in the knockout stage of the FIFA World Cup.
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