Norway and England set for World Cup quarter‑final in Miami

Norway, playing their first World Cup quarter‑final, will meet England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on 11 July. Ståle Solbakken’s side earned the tie by beating Brazil 2‑1 after a 7‑goal haul from striker Erling Haaland, who leads the tournament’s scoring chart, while England advanced past Mexico 3‑2 thanks to Harry Kane’s six goals and Jude Bellingham’s brace.

England coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed a near‑full squad but warned that defender Jarell Quansah will miss the match after a red‑card suspension. He praised Kane, saying, “He is our leader and our captain. He leads by example.” Norway’s record‑appearance holder John Arne Riise highlighted the country’s long‑term youth programme as a key factor in their rise.

The match will be refereed by French official Clement Turpin. Betting markets and pundits are divided, with some forecasts favoring an English 2‑0 win and others predicting a tight game possibly decided on penalties. The victor will move on to face the winner of the Argentina‑Switzerland quarter‑final in the semi‑finals on 15 July.