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Norway vs England World Cup 2026 Quarter-Final Preview

The quarter-final between Norway and England will take place on July 11, 2026, at 17:00 EST (22:00 GMT) in Miami. Both teams are aiming for a spot in the semi-finals, setting up an exciting showdown featuring two of the tournament's top strikers.

Road to the Quarter-Finals

Norway has impressed with entertaining performances and passionate fans creating an electric atmosphere. Their five matches so far have delivered 21 goals. The highlight came with a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the Round of 16, powered by a brace from Erling Haaland.

England battled through adversity, especially in their thrilling 3-2 win against Mexico where they played more than 40 minutes with ten men. This marks their fifth consecutive quarter-final appearance at major tournaments.

Key Players to Watch

Erling Haaland, who plays for Manchester City, is chasing more goals after scoring seven in this World Cup. Supported by Arsenal's creative Martin Ødegaard, Haaland has an incredible strike rate for Norway and continues to break records. He has netted in his last 14 international games and could become the first European since Gerd Müller in 1970 to score in his first five World Cup matches.

Harry Kane leads England’s attack, now second in appearances for his country behind Peter Shilton. With 85 goals for England, Kane remains one of the top forwards worldwide, seeking redemption after missing a penalty in the 2022 quarter-finals.

Injury Updates and Likely Lineups

Norway may miss full-back David Møller Wolfe due to injury sustained against Brazil. For England, Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card, and Jordan Henderson will not play further because of a wrist injury from celebrations.

Predicted Norway lineup:

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

Expected England lineup:

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

Statistics and Team Insights

England has lost five of its last six World Cup knockout games against European opponents. Meanwhile, most of Norway’s recent matches have featured both teams scoring, and late goals have been common, with six consecutive competitive matches seeing goals after the 85th minute.

Squad Overview

Norway has won four of their last five World Cup matches, with a single loss to France during group play. They scored 10 goals while conceding 10 in those games, demonstrating balance in attack and defense.

England has also claimed four wins from their last five matches, only drawing with Ghana. They have scored 11 goals but let in six, showing solid offense but some defensive vulnerabilities.

Head-to-Head History

The two teams met twice before, both times in friendlies. England won each match 1-0, in 2012 and 2014. Those were tight, low-scoring games decided by a single goal.

Group Stage Performance

In this World Cup, Norway finished second in Group I, while England topped Group L, moving forward as group winners into the knockout phase.

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