Norway vs England World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Preview: Haaland's Fairytale Run Meets Bellingham's England
Norway are in their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal behind a rampaging Erling Haaland. England, back in the last eight for the 11th time, lean on Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in Miami Gardens on Saturday.
Match Details
Norway face England in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals on Saturday, July 11, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. Kickoff is 5 p.m. ET (4 p.m. CT / 2 p.m. PT).
Norway's Historic Run
Norway are into their first-ever World Cup quarterfinal after stunning five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 in East Rutherford. Erling Haaland scored twice in the closing stages — heading in from a corner in the 79th minute before curling a long-range drive into the corner — before Neymar's stoppage-time penalty proved only a consolation. Goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland was also central to the win, repelling a string of Brazilian chances.
Haaland now leads the World Cup 2026 scoring charts with seven goals from five matches and is in the form of his international career.
England's Path Through Mexico City
Thomas Tuchel's England reached the quarterfinals for the 11th time in tournament history after a 3-2 win over hosts Mexico at Estadio Azteca, a game England held out for while playing most of the second half with ten men. Jude Bellingham scored twice, with Harry Kane also on the scoresheet.
Kane leads England's line with six tournament goals, while Bellingham's four goals from midfield have made him Tuchel's most dynamic attacking outlet heading into the knockout rounds.
The Head-to-Head Question
Norway's run has been built on Haaland doing what few strikers in the world can — settling a match on his own. But England carry the deeper squad and the calmer defensive record through five matches, and most statistical models favor Tuchel's side; Squawka's predictive model makes England 65% favorites to advance to the semifinals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Seven goals in five matches, leading the tournament's scoring charts heading into the quarterfinals.
No — this is Norway's first-ever appearance in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane scored once in England's 3-2 Round of 16 win.