In a highly anticipated World Cup 2026 quarter-final, England faces Norway at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday, with the victor advancing towards a potential clash with Argentina, the defending champions.
The Three Lions narrowly defeated the host nation Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic last-16 match, playing with only ten men for part of the game. Meanwhile, Norway achieved a significant upset by triumphing over five-time champions Brazil with a score of 2-1.
Under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, England has secured three consecutive victories, scoring a minimum of two goals in each match. However, they will encounter a tough opponent in Norway, who, fueled by their historic advancement to the World Cup quarter-finals, are full of confidence. Erling Haaland has emerged as a key player for Norway, netting seven goals and keeping himself in contention for the Golden Boot.
Historically, England has fared well against Norway, winning seven of their past encounters and not conceding in their last four meetings. Yet, under Stale Solbakken, Norway has displayed an ability to challenge top teams through their bold attacking style.
Team News
England will be without the suspended Jarell Quansah, who received a red card in the match against Mexico. Jordan Henderson is also unavailable due to wrist surgery. Reece James remains a doubt, while Marc Guehi and Declan Rice are likely to be fit for selection.
Norway, on the other hand, boasts a fully fit squad after David Moller Wolfe rejoined training, leaving Solbakken with tough choices in the attacking lineup among Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Alexander Sorloth, and Antonio Nusa.
Possible Lineups
Norway possible starting lineup:
Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berg, Berge; Bobb, Odegaard, Schjelderup; Haaland
England possible starting lineup:
Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Guehi, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
How to Watch
| Platform | Details |
|---|---|
| TV Broadcast | SuperSport |
| Live Stream | DSTV stream |
| Kick-off Time | 20:00 (WAT) |
Match Prediction
Softfootball Predicts England 2-1 Norway.
