Norway vs England: World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Preview

Norway Faces England in World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final

The quarter-final match between Norway and England will take place on July 11, 2026, at Miami Stadium, kicking off at 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT). This encounter promises excitement as two of the world's top strikers battle for a semi-final spot.

Journey to the Quarter-Finals

Norway has impressed with dynamic performances and passionate fan support. Their five matches so far have seen 21 goals scored. The highlight was their thrilling 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16, powered by a brace from Erling Haaland.

England showed resilience in their Round of 16 clash against Mexico, playing over 40 minutes with ten men before securing a 3-2 win. This marks England’s fifth straight quarter-final appearance at major tournaments.

Key Players to Watch

Erling Haaland is determined to add to his seven World Cup goals. Supported by Arsenal's Martin Ødegaard, Haaland’s record in the Premier League is formidable with 112 goals in 132 games. His international scoring rate is remarkable too, netting more goals than appearances for Norway. He has scored in his last 14 internationals, totaling 27 goals during that run. A goal here would see him become the first European since Gerd Müller in 1970 to score in his first five World Cup matches.

Harry Kane carries England’s hopes. Recently surpassing Wayne Rooney to become second in all-time England appearances with 120 caps, Kane aims to overcome the memory of missing a penalty in the 2022 quarter-finals against France. With 85 goals for England, he remains one of the world’s best strikers outside Haaland.

Team News

Norway might miss full-back David Møller Wolfe, who left the Brazil match injured. For England, Jarell Quansah is suspended following a red card, and Jordan Henderson is out due to a wrist injury sustained during celebrations.

Probable Starting Lineups

Norway: Nyland; Pedersen, Ajer, Heggem, Møller Wolfe; Ødegaard, Berge, Berg; Sørloth, Haaland, Nusa.

England: Pickford; Spence, Guehi, Konsa, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.

Interesting Stats

• England have lost five of their last six World Cup knockout matches against European opponents.
• In 11 of Norway's last 12 games, both teams scored.
• Norway has found the net after the 85th minute in each of their last six competitive matches.

Form Guide

Norway has won four of its last five World Cup matches, losing only to France (4-1) in the group stage. They bounced back with wins over Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Brazil, scoring 10 goals while conceding 10 in these games.

England claimed victory in four of their five games, drawing 0-0 with Ghana. They beat Croatia 4-2, Panama 2-0, DR Congo 2-1, and edged Mexico 3-2, netting 11 goals and conceding six.

Head-to-Head Record

The sides met twice before, with England winning both games 1-0. These were friendlies played in 2012 and 2014, low-scoring affairs decided by a single goal.

Group Stage Summary

Norway finished second in Group I, while England topped Group L to reach the knockouts.