Norway vs England World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal in Miami
On 11 July 2026 the Norway and England national teams will meet in the FIFA World Cup quarter‑final at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami (USA). Norway have reached this stage for the first time after a 2‑1 upset over Brazil, with striker Erling Haaland scoring seven goals in the tournament and acting as the team’s primary threat. England enter as favourites, having advanced past Mexico and the Democratic Republic of Congo; captain Harry Kane has six goals and is supported by Jude Bellingham and a deep squad, though they miss suspended right‑back Jarell Quansah and injured players Reece James and Jordan Henderson. Coach Ståle Solbakken emphasised that the match is a contest between teams, not just a Haaland‑Kane duel, and warned England’s defence to limit service to Haaland. Norway’s additional attacking options include winger Antonio Nusa, midfielder Oscar Bobb and striker Alexander Sørlloth. Media hype surrounds Haaland, from a Google doodle to Nike campaigns, and Norwegian supporters are travelling to Miami on charter flights. The winner will face the victor of the Argentina‑Switzerland quarter‑final for a place in the semi‑final.