Norway v England: World Cup Quarter-final Preview

Norway and England meet in an all-European FIFA World Cup quarter-final on Saturday, 11 July, at Miami Stadium. The match kicks off at 17:00 local time (23:00 Oslo, 22:00 London).

Norway's Historic Run

Norway have already made history by reaching the quarter-finals for the first time. Stale Solbakken's side finished second in Group I behind France, then recorded milestone knockout victories. Erling Haaland scored a late winner against Côte d'Ivoire in the Round of 32 and a brace against five-time champions Brazil in the Round of 16. Haaland has seven goals in four games, co-leading the adidas Golden Boot race with Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.

England's Path

England topped Group L ahead of Croatia, Ghana, and Panama. In the Round of 32, they came from behind to beat Congo DR 2-1 with two late Harry Kane goals. Against co-hosts Mexico, Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 3-2 victory, despite playing most of the second half with ten men. This is England's 11th quarter-final; they have reached the semi-finals three times (1966, 1990, 2018), winning in 1966. After losing to France at this stage four years ago, they seek redemption.

Key Matchups and Connections

Several Premier League connections will feature. Haaland faces Manchester City teammates Nico O’Reilly and Marc Guehi, plus former colleague John Stones. Norway captain Martin Odegaard takes on Arsenal teammates Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka. Nine of Norway's 26-man squad play in the English Premier League.

Head-to-Head

Norway and England have never met at a World Cup but have played 12 times previously, including qualifiers for 1982 and 1994. Their most recent encounter was a 2014 friendly at Wembley, which England won 1-0 via a Wayne Rooney penalty. Jordan Henderson and John Stones started that day and remain in the England squad; Norway goalkeeper Orjan Nyland also played.

What's at Stake

The winner advances to the semi-final on 15 July in Atlanta, facing Argentina, Egypt, Colombia, or Switzerland.

Team News

Norway probable XI: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Moller Wolfe; Berg, Berge, Odegaard; Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa

England probable XI: Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane

How to Follow

For broadcast details, visit the FIFA World Cup scores and fixtures page. Fans can follow via FIFA Match Centre for team news, live blogs, and statistics. Ticket and hospitality information is available on the dedicated page. Miami Stadium also hosts the Miami Dolphins, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Miami Open, University of Miami football, and various events.