Norway and England are set to face each other in the crucial World Cup quarter-final fixture on Saturday at the Miami Stadium.
These teams last met in a friendly match 12 years ago, where England won 1-0, but Thomas Tuchel’s men will make sure not to take Norway lightly in this matchup after they eliminated Brazil in the Round of 16.
Norway vs England – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 11th July.
- Kick-off: 10pm BST.
- Venue: Miami Stadium, Florida, USA.
Norway team news
Norway manager Ståle Solbakken enters this historic knockout fixture with a largely healthy and fully fit squad, though the team is currently managing a minor camp illness.
Several players have experienced mild coughing and brief fever symptoms, which team doctors attribute to the intense travel schedule across different American climate zones this week.
Despite this minor setback, the bug is not expected to impact selection or deplete the matchday roster.
Crucially, Norway’s talismanic world-class superstars remain in peak physical condition and are locked in to start.
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who currently sits behind Messi and Mbappe in the tournament Golden Boot race with seven goals, is completely injury-free.
He will be heavily supported in attack by Arsenal captain Martin Ødegaard, ensuring the Norwegians field their strongest possible offensive lineup to challenge England’s recovered defence.
England team news
England manager Thomas Tuchel has received a significant triple injury boost ahead of tonight’s highly anticipated FIFA World Cup quarter-final clash against Norway in Miami.
Crucial stars Declan Rice, Marc Guéhi, and Reece James have all returned to full squad training and are officially available for selection.
Rice has fully recovered from a severe illness that previously forced him into isolation, while Guéhi has shaken off a troublesome hamstring strain sustained during the round-of-16 victory against Mexico.
James also participated in full-contact training for the first time since picking up a major injury during the group stage.
However, the Three Lions must still navigate notable defensive absences. Jarell Quansah is completely ruled out as he serves the first of a two-match suspension following his red card, and veteran midfielder Jordan Henderson is out of the tournament with a broken wrist.
Form
Norway
Norway enters this historic fixture bursting with confidence after securing four victories in this World Cup. Ståle Solbakken’s squad has emerged as the tournament’s ultimate entertainers, with both teams scoring in each of their five World Cup games.
Their impressive knockout run features consecutive 2-1 triumphs over the Ivory Coast in the Round of 32 and a stunning upset against giants Brazil.
England
England arrives in the quarter-finals in sensational form, remaining completely unbeaten across all World Cup matches. Thomas Tuchel’s side has showcased unmatched defensive resilience at the FIFA World Cup 2026, averaging 2.2 goals scored while conceding only 1 per game.
Their high-octane tournament journey includes a dominant 4-2 victory over Croatia, a tactical 2-1 win against DR Congo, and a thrilling 3-2 elimination of Mexico despite playing with ten men.
Predicted lineups
Norway: Nyland; Ryerson, Ajer, Heggem, Wolfe; Berg, Berge; Bobb, Odegaard, Schjelderup; Haaland
England: Pickford; Spence, Konsa, Burn, O’Reilly; Rice, Anderson; Saka, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
How to watch Norway vs England?
You can watch the England vs. Norway match live and completely for free in the UK on ITV1.
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