After a stunning victory over Brazil, Norway aims to continue its dream run in the 2026 World Cup. However, a determined England side stands in their way, eager to secure a spot in the semifinals.
The World Cup quarterfinals features a blockbuster clash between Norway and England. The match is highlighted by a battle of the strikers, pitting Manchester City's Erling Haaland against England's captain, Harry Kane. Haaland has netted seven goals in the tournament so far, while the Three Lions' skipper has found the back of the net six times.
The winner will advance to the semifinals to face either Argentina or Switzerland. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, with kick-off at 11:00 PM.
Predicted Lineups
Norway (4-3-3): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berg, Berge, Odegaard; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa.
Manager: Ståle Solbakken.
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O'Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane.
Manager: Thomas Tuchel.
How to Watch Norway vs. England
The 2026 World Cup quarter-finals match between Norway vs. England will be played on Saturday, July 11, at the Miami Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM ET (4:00 PM CT / 3:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM PT).
The match will be broadcast on FS1 and Telemundo for fans in the United States. It can be streamed on Fubo, YouTube TV, and FOX Sports.
Road to the Quarterfinals
Norway has lived up to its pre-tournament expectations. After dominating a qualifying group that also included Italy, Ståle Solbakken's team secured a historic triumph in the round of 16, eliminating five-time world champions Brazil.
The Scandinavians shattered Carlo Ancelotti's dream of leading the Seleção to global glory, thanks to a remarkable late brace from the unstoppable Erling Haaland.
However, goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland also played a crucial role in the victory, saving a penalty from Bruno Guimarães just 14 minutes into the match. He was only beaten deep into stoppage time by another penalty, this time converted by Neymar.
While Brazil mourns, the excitement in Norway is electric, with the team's now-famous "Viking Row" celebration becoming a global phenomenon. All eyes are on the duel between Haaland and Kane, a contest defined by staggering statistics.
While the Manchester City forward leads his rival by one goal in the World Cup's top scorer race, the Bayern Munich striker dominates the overall season goal tally, having already reached an immense 73 goals.
England arrives in Miami after breaking the "Azteca curse" by eliminating co-hosts Mexico in a thrilling 3-2 victory. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham was instrumental, scoring a brace, while Harry Kane converted a crucial penalty to seal the result and secure England's place in the quarterfinals.
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