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England and Norway set for World Cup quarter-final in Miami
England will meet Norway in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter‑final on 11 July at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The clash pits England’s striker Harry Kane against Norway’s Erling Haaland, while Norway’s captain Martin Ødegaard will look to use his Premier League experience against his club teammates in England. Preparations have been disrupted for the Norwegians: they lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and moved from a noisy, mold‑infested hotel in Fort Lauderdale to a new venue closer to the stadium, and several players have suffered illness symptoms ahead of the game. In Miami, forecasts warn of temperatures near 34 °C with high humidity and thunderstorms that could force a delay, as similar weather postponed England’s previous round‑of‑16 match. Broadcasters in the United Kingdom have secured the match for ITV and the BBC, with live coverage slated for 22:00 BST. The match will decide which side advances to the semi‑final against either Argentina or Switzerland.