NorwayvsEngland

Norway meet England in the Quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, July 11, 2026. It is a quarter-final, leaving just three wins between the victor and the World Cup trophy. This is the stage at which fancied teams have historically stumbled and outsiders have confirmed whether they belong.

England go in ranked 4th in the FIFA World Ranking to Norway's 31st — a gap of 27 places that gives England the edge on paper. Both nations come through UEFA, so familiarity between the two football cultures could shape how the game is played.

Norway possess one of the most devastating strikers in world football in Erling Haaland, whose prolific goal-scoring at Manchester City makes them a genuine threat at any tournament. Despite Haaland's brilliance, Norway have struggled to qualify for major tournaments in recent years, with their last appearance at a World Cup coming in 1998.

England approach the 2026 World Cup with a squad widely regarded as one of the most talented generations in the country's history, yet still haunted by near-misses at recent major tournaments. Runners-up at Euro 2020 and Euro 2024, and semifinalists at the 2018 World Cup, the Three Lions have consistently been among the last teams standing without quite crossing the finish line.

Norway: Norway have appeared at three World Cups: 1938, 1994, and 1998. England: England won their sole World Cup in 1966, famously beating West Germany 4-2 in the final at Wembley, with Geoff Hurst scoring a hat-trick that included the controversial third goal.

The match is scheduled at Miami Stadium in Miami Gardens, United States. Kickoff is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 09:00 PM (05:00 PM ET).