Norway vs England: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Preview, Prediction and Team News
Norway vs England is the third FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Miami Stadium, with kickoff at 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM GMT).
For the first time at this tournament, two Golden Boot leaders share a pitch: Erling Haaland, with seven goals in four matches after knocking out Brazil, against Harry Kane, who has six for an England side fresh from a dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
Norway is in a World Cup quarterfinal for the first time in its history, while England has reached this stage at three straight World Cups. The winner faces Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinals.
Norway vs England Match Details
| Match | Norway vs England, Quarterfinal 3 |
| Date | Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
| Kickoff time | 5:00 PM ET / 2:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM GMT / 10:00 PM BST |
| Venue | Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida |
| TV channel (USA) | FOX (English), Telemundo (Spanish) |
| TV channel (UK) | ITV1 |
| Live stream | FOX One, FOX Sports app, Peacock (Spanish) |
How Norway and England Reached the Quarterfinals
Norway has produced the story of the tournament. Stale Solbakken’s side finished second in Group I behind France, beating Iraq 4-1 and Senegal 3-2 before losing 4-1 to France with Haaland rested.
In the knockouts, Haaland scored a late winner to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32, then struck twice in the 79th and 90th minutes to stun five-time champion Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, echoing Norway’s famous 1998 win over the same opponent.
Haaland’s seven goals in four matches put him in the Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi, and he has now scored in 14 straight Norway appearances.
England topped its group with seven points, opening with a 4-2 win over Croatia, drawing 0-0 with Ghana and beating Panama.
Thomas Tuchel’s side needed a late comeback to see off DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32, then survived a classic against co-host Mexico, winning 3-2 in Mexico City behind a Jude Bellingham masterclass. Kane has six goals and Bellingham four, but England has conceded in three straight matches.
Norway vs England Team News and Injuries
Norway: Reports of a sickness bug in the camp have been played down, with team doctor Ola Sand declaring all players healthy after Jorgen Strand Larsen’s earlier fever and Marcus Pedersen falling ill before the Brazil match.
Haaland has no reported injury issues. Otherwise Norway is settled: captain Martin Odegaard runs the midfield, Orjan Nyland continues in goal, and Antonio Nusa provides pace on the left wing. Nine of Norway’s 26-man squad play in the Premier League, so there will be no surprises between these teams.
England: Jarell Quansah is suspended after his red card against Mexico, with Djed Spence set to return at right-back as Reece James is ruled out with a hamstring strain. Jordan Henderson is expected to miss the rest of the World Cup after injuring his wrist celebrating the Mexico win.
Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi are both one yellow card from missing a potential semifinal. Jordan Pickford keeps his place in goal after a strong display against Mexico.
Both squads must also handle brutal conditions: Miami forecasts predict heat around 35 degrees Celsius with a risk of thunderstorms, and England already experienced a lightning-delayed kickoff against Mexico.
Predicted Lineups
Norway (4-2-3-1): Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Ostigard; Berg, Berge; Sorloth, Odegaard, Nusa; Haaland
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Spence, Guehi, Konsa, O’Reilly; Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
Tactical Analysis: Where Norway vs England Will Be Decided
The match hinges on the duel between Haaland and England’s center-backs, and on whether Declan Rice can cut the supply lines from Odegaard before the ball reaches Norway’s striker in stride. Norway will sit in a compact block and attack the space behind England’s defensive line, where Haaland and Nusa have the pace to punish any lapse; Norway has scored 11 goals in its last four matches.
England’s answer is control: dominating midfield through Rice, letting Kane drop deep to link play, and releasing Bellingham into the box. The subplots are rich with club familiarity: Haaland faces Manchester City teammates while Odegaard lines up against Arsenal colleagues Rice and Bukayo Saka.
Norway vs England Head-to-Head Record
These nations have never met at a World Cup. England has won seven of their 12 previous meetings, most recently a 1-0 friendly win at Wembley in 2014 through a Wayne Rooney penalty.
Their last competitive match was a 1-1 draw in World Cup qualifying in October 1992. Norway’s transformation under Solbakken, powered by a generational striker, makes the historical record close to meaningless in Miami.
Norway vs England Prediction
This is the hardest quarterfinal to call. Norway’s counterattacking threat is the most direct in the tournament, and England’s defense has conceded in three straight matches.
But England has greater depth across the pitch, a midfield that controls territory, and two match-winners in Kane and Bellingham who have delivered in every knockout round.
Expect goals at both ends, with Haaland scoring and England still finding a way through.
Prediction: England 2-1 Norway
Norway vs England FAQ
What time is Norway vs England kickoff?
Kickoff is 5:00 PM ET (9:00 PM GMT, 10:00 PM BST) on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Miami Stadium in Florida.
What channel is Norway vs England on?
FOX (English) and Telemundo (Spanish) in the USA, with streaming on FOX One and the FOX Sports app.
How many goals has Erling Haaland scored at World Cup 2026?
Seven goals in four matches, including both goals in Norway’s 2-1 win over Brazil, putting him in the Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Has Norway ever reached a World Cup quarterfinal before?
No. This is Norway’s first World Cup quarterfinal in history.
Have Norway and England ever met at a World Cup?
No. This is their first meeting at a World Cup and their first match since a 2014 friendly, which England won 1-0.
Who is injured or suspended for Norway vs England?
England’s Jarell Quansah is suspended after a red card, Reece James is out with a hamstring strain, and Jordan Henderson is out with a wrist injury. Norway’s team doctor has declared the full squad healthy after earlier sickness reports.
Who does the Norway vs England winner play in the semifinals?
The winner of Argentina vs Switzerland, in the second semifinal on Wednesday, July 15 at Atlanta Stadium.
How many goals does Harry Kane have at World Cup 2026?
Six goals, the most among England players, with Jude Bellingham next on four.
Norway vs England is the quarterfinal neutrals wanted: the tournament’s most feared striker against its deepest squad, and Haaland vs Kane in a direct Golden Boot duel.
Norway’s fearless counterattacking has already eliminated Brazil, but England’s midfield control and knockout experience make the Three Lions narrow favorites.
Expect an open, high-scoring contest in Miami, with England edging into the semifinals. Kickoff is 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, July 11.
Follow every result and the road to the final on our World Cup 2026 quarterfinal bracket.
