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Norway vs England World Cup 2026 quarter‑final in Miami
Norway and England meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter‑final on Saturday 11 July in Miami, United States. Norway, appearing in a quarter‑final for the first time since 1998, earned the spot by defeating Brazil 2‑1 in the round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring twice and finishing the tournament with seven goals. England, the 1966 champions, rely on Harry Kane, who has six goals and hopes to lead the Three Lions to their third consecutive quarter‑final. Both coaches highlighted the importance of their respective stars: Norway coach Ståle Solbakken called Haaland “the match‑winner for us,” while England manager Thomas Tuchel emphasized Kane as the key defender. The match will be played under extreme heat and high humidity, with temperatures forecast above 40 °C (104 °F) and a risk of thunderstorms that could trigger a delayed start under FIFA’s lightning protocol. Broadcasts are scheduled on ITV in the UK and MagentaTV in Germany, with coverage beginning early on local networks. The encounter also draws ancillary interest, from a Google doodle celebrating Haaland’s search popularity to Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa’s threat and midfielder Thelo Aasgaard’s parallel music career.