
Rooney Names Preferred England XI for Norway Quarterfinal
Wayne Rooney has revealed his preferred starting lineup for England's quarterfinal match against Norway.
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Wayne Rooney has revealed his preferred starting lineup for England's quarterfinal match against Norway.

The World Cup quarter-finals feature a France-Morocco rematch, Belgium's attack against Spain's defense, and a striker duel between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. Six European teams, one African, and one South American side compete for a semi-final spot.

Ahead of their World Cup quarter-final, the England-Norway rivalry is recalled through Bjorge Lillelien's legendary 1981 commentary after Norway's shock 2-1 win, where he famously declared 'Your boys took a hell of a beating.'

England manager Thomas Tuchel expects Reece James to be available for the World Cup quarter-final against Norway on Saturday. The Chelsea captain has been sidelined with a hamstring injury but is set to return to full training this week, easing a right-back crisis exacerbated by Jarell Quansah's suspension.

Relive England's dramatic 3-2 win over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium, as Thomas Tuchel's side advanced to the quarter-finals to face Norway on Saturday.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway beat Brazil 2-1 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time. The Manchester City striker now has seven goals in the tournament, level with Mbappe and Messi in the Golden Boot race.

Norway has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup. The team advanced following their latest match.

Erling Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated five-time champions Brazil to advance to the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.

Erling Haaland and Gabriel's Premier League feud goes global as Brazil faces Norway in the World Cup last 16. The personal duel between the Manchester City striker and Arsenal defender could decide the match, with added history as Brazil has never beaten Norway.

After a 28-year absence, Norway returns to the World Cup knockout stage for the first time. They face Brazil, whom they defeated in 1998, aiming to reach the quarter-finals.

BBC Sport expert Chris Sutton predicts the World Cup last-16 matches, including Brazil vs Norway and Paraguay vs France. He expects Morocco to advance but sees France as a major threat, while Brazil may fall to Norway in a penalty shootout.

Aston Villa have signed Norway international Justine Kielland from Wolfsburg, subject to visa approval. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder has 16 caps for Norway and previously played for Stabaek, Brann, and Wolfsburg.

Brazil midfielder Lucas Paquetá will miss the upcoming match against Norway because of an injury.

Erling Haaland scored his 60th international goal in Norway's first World Cup knockout win, a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast. With 5 goals in 3 games at the 2026 World Cup, the striker is thriving on the big stage, leading Norway to the last 16 for the first time since 1998.

Erling Haaland scored a late winner as Norway defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to advance to the last 16 of the 2026 World Cup.

Amad Diallo scored a brilliant equaliser for Ivory Coast against Norway in their last-32 match, described as a 'goal of the tournament' contender.

Antonio Nusa scored a sensational goal to put Norway ahead in their round of 32 match against Ivory Coast.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout stage continues with three matches on Tuesday. Côte d'Ivoire face Norway in Dallas, France take on Sweden in New York New Jersey, and co-hosts Mexico meet Ecuador in Mexico City.
Kylian Mbappe starts for France in a full-strength lineup, while Erling Haaland is not in the starting XI for Norway, who made 10 changes to their team.

Ousmane Dembélé scored a hat-trick as France defeated Norway 4-1 in a friendly, showcasing the team's depth and reinforcing their status as World Cup favorites. The performance highlighted France's abundance of talent beyond stars like Mbappé and Haaland.