Erling Haaland has scored seven goals at the World Cup
England are yet to lose a competitive game under Thomas Tuchel
Recommended bet: England to win and both teams to score @ 23/10 with LiveScore Bet
Score prediction: Norway 1-2 England
Norway made history by beating Brazil 2-1 to reach their first World Cup quarter-final and will face England on Saturday for a place in the last four.
The Three Lions overcame altitude and a Mexican side inspired by the electric atmosphere at the Estadio Azteca to beat the co-hosts 3-2 in the last 16.
Thomas Tuchel's team have been far from perfect during the tournament, but have experience on their side and can win a Miami footballing masterpiece.
Date, kick-off time, stadium, competition
Saturday July 10, 10pm, Miami Stadium, Miami, World Cup quarter-finals
Where to Watch
ITV 1, STV, STV Player & ITVX
Outright Odds
Recommended bet | Stat |
|---|---|
England to win | England are unbeaten in 13 competitive games under Thomas Tuchel |
Both Teams to Score | Both sides have scored in Norway’s five World Cup games |
Erling Haaland to score | Haaland has scored seven times at the World Cup |
Jude Bellingham to score or assist | England’s number 10 has netted four goals and provided one assist at the tournament |
Saturday evening will be hot and sticky in Miami but that should not dilute the drama in this World Cup quarter-final between two exceptional sides. After Group I wins over Iraq and Senegal, Norway rotated for their final pool match and lost to France, qualifying as runners-up. They have since beaten both Ivory Coast and Brazil 2-1, the latter especially impressive, as they dominated the Selecao. However, they have conceded in all five of their games, and this is also the country's first World Cup quarter-final. While Norway are making history, this is England's 11th last-eight tie, with several of their team having featured when they finished fourth in 2018 and lost at this stage to France four years ago. The Three Lions have also reached the finals of the last two European Championships and their knack of just doing enough, possibly born of tournament experience, has again been a theme of their campaign. Last Sunday's win over Mexico was an extraordinary performance, with the team playing with 10 men for much of the second half and defending magnificently. England are a 'moments team', coming good when it really matters and the hydration breaks are allowing them to focus on one quarter of the game at a time. Their experience is a real advantage and head coach Thomas Tuchel is also unbeaten in 13 competitive games since taking over last year. That run can be extended to 14 in Miami, but it will not be straightforward. While Norway have conceded in all five of their games, England, who did not concede in qualifying, have allowed goals in three World Cup fixtures and are vulnerable on the break. That will bring Erling Haaland into the game. The striker scored both goals against Brazil, taking his tally for this tournament to seven and his exploits for Manchester City mean he is well known to England's defenders. City colleague Marc Guehi will start for England, and could be joined by John Stones, who recently departed the Etihad. Stones' calm demeanour shone through at the Azteca after he came off the bench, while Ezri Konsa has generally played well but looked uncertain. Konsa could also switch to right-back depending on Reece James' fitness. Whichever way Tuchel sets up, Haaland's mood makes him almost unstoppable, but so is Jude Bellingham, who has belied a poor season for Real Madrid to excel for England. Bellingham scored the first two goals in Mexico City to take his tally for this World Cup to four. The 23-year-old has also supplied an assist and he can play a leading role in another epic England win.
Norway vs England Team news
Stale Solbakken says right-back Julian Ryerson will 'look even better’ after returning to the team and playing 63 minutes of the win over Brazil following a hamstring injury.
Jarrell Quansah is suspended after his red card against Mexico, but the England medical team are believed to be confident that Reece James will be fit to feature following a hamstring issue.
If James is not fit, Djed Spence could start at right-back, or Ezri Konsa could move across and John Stones slot into central defence to face former Manchester City colleague Erling Haaland.
Predicted Team Line-Ups
Norway (4-3-3): Orjan Nyland; Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, David Moller Wolfe; Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Patrick Berg; Alexander Sorloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa.
England (4-2-3-1): Jordan Pickford; Reece James, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Nico O’Reilly; Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane.
Norway vs England Stats
Both teams have scored in Norway’s five World Cup games, and three of England’s
Erling Haaland has scored seven goals at the 2026 World Cup
Norway’s games at the tournament have tallied 21 goals, while England’s have featured 16
Jude Bellingham has scored four goals and provided one assist
Norway are playing their first World Cup quarter-final
England have reached the last eight for an 11th time
The latest Norway vs England odds are available on LiveScore Bet
