Norway vs England Live: Score, Lineups & Updates as Haaland Faces Kane for a World Cup Semi-Final Spot
Match Preview: Norway vs England
Norway's remarkable run to the last eight continues on Saturday, when Ståle Solbakken's side face England in Miami for a place in the World Cup 2026 semi-finals. Norway have never previously reached the quarter-final stage of a major tournament, but a shock win over Brazil in the round of 16 — sealed by an Erling Haaland brace — sent shockwaves through the competition.
England arrive in Florida on the back of a dramatic 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico, with Jude Bellingham's quickfire double and a second-half Harry Kane penalty enough to end the hosts' unbeaten run at the Estadio Azteca. Thomas Tuchel's side will be without Jarell Quansah, suspended following his red card in that match, while Reece James remains a fitness doubt.
The fixture is billed as a straight duel between two of the tournament's top scorers: Haaland, who has found the net in all four of his Norway appearances so far and leads the race for the Golden Boot, against Kane, who has six goals of his own and has scored eleven times in his last twelve knockout matches at major tournaments for England.
Despite a rivalry between the two nations stretching back to 1937, Saturday's meeting will be the first time Norway and England have ever faced each other at a major tournament — adding extra intrigue to a quarter-final that could define both teams' World Cup legacies.
Match Timeline
- Round of 16Norway stun Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals.
- Round of 16England beat co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City, with Jude Bellingham (2) and Harry Kane on target.
- Match Day −2Martin Ødegaard calls the quarter-final against England a "massive test" for Norway.
- Team NewsJarell Quansah suspended for England after his red card vs Mexico; Reece James a fitness doubt.
- Kick-offNorway vs England gets underway at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami — 5:00pm local time.
- LiveFollow real-time score updates, goals and commentary right here on CS Sports.
Live Commentary
Minute-by-minute updates will populate here once the match kicks off.
Starting XI & Substitutes (Predicted Lineups)
Official line-ups confirm roughly 75 minutes before kick-off — this section will update automatically.
🇳🇴 Norway
- Ørjan Nyland (GK)
- Julian Ryerson
- Leo Østigård
- David Wolfe Møller
- Birger Meling
- Sander Berge
- Martin Ødegaard (C)
- Kristian Thorstvedt
- Antonio Nusa
- Erling Haaland
- Oscar Bobb
Key sub option: Alexander Sørloth (striker)
🏴 England
- Jordan Pickford (GK)
- Djed Spence
- John Stones
- Marc Guéhi
- Myles Lewis-Skelly
- Declan Rice
- Elliot Anderson
- Jude Bellingham
- Bukayo Saka
- Cole Palmer
- Harry Kane (C)
Unavailable: Jarell Quansah (suspended)
Doubt: Reece James
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two nations have met sporadically since 1937, mostly in friendlies, though this quarter-final marks their first-ever encounter at a major tournament.
Match Stats: Tournament Form Guide
| 7 | Goals scored at WC 2026 | 6 |
| Haaland | Top scorer this tournament | Kane |
| Scored in 4/4 | Goal streak at WC 2026 | Scored in 5/6 |
| 12 for / 9 against | Goals for/against at WC 2026 | — |
| 1st QF appearance | Tournament history at this stage | 11th QF appearance |
| Runners-up, Group stage | Group finish | Group winners |
Watch Norway vs England Live
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🔴 Live Streaming NowCS Sports Prediction
Norway have the individual brilliance of Erling Haaland, but England's greater tournament depth and knockout experience should be enough to edge a tight contest in Miami.
Prediction is for entertainment purposes only and not betting advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Norway vs England World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
The match kicks off on Saturday, 11 July 2026 at 5:00pm local time in Miami (10:00pm BST / 11:00pm Norwegian time) at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens.
Where can I watch Norway vs England live?
UK viewers can watch on BBC iPlayer and ITVX. CS Sports also provides a live streaming access hub — tap the "🔴 Live Streaming Now" button above for links.
Who are the key players to watch?
Erling Haaland has scored in every Norway game at this World Cup and leads the Golden Boot race, while Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham have driven England's run through the knockouts.
Is this the first time Norway and England have met at a World Cup?
Yes — despite a head-to-head history dating back to 1937, this quarter-final is the first-ever meeting between the two nations at a major tournament.
What happens if the match finishes level after 90 minutes?
As a knockout-stage fixture, the game goes to 30 minutes of extra time and, if still level, a penalty shoot-out to decide the semi-finalist.
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