England, Norway Reach World Cup Quarterfinals After 3-2 and 2-1 Wins

3 articles · Updated · The Associated Press · Jul 6

Jude Bellingham scored twice and Harry Kane added a penalty as England beat Mexico 3-2 in Mexico City to book a quarterfinal place.
England became the first team to beat Mexico in a World Cup match at Estadio Azteca, adding a milestone to its round-of-16 win.
Earlier in East Rutherford, Erling Haaland struck twice to send Norway past Brazil 2-1 and into the last eight.
Haaland's seven tournament goals pulled him level with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe atop the scoring chart.
Saturday's quarterfinal in Miami Gardens will pit England against Norway for a place in the semifinals.

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The Associated Press9h ago

England, Norway Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals After Round of 16 Wins

Euronews14h ago

Norway and England advance to World Cup quarterfinals as Brazil and Mexico head home | Euronews

The Globe and Mail18h ago

Haaland leads Norway into first quarter-finals appearance after landmark win against Brazil - The Globe and Mail

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2026 FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals: England’s Resilience, Norway’s Shock Win Over Brazil, and the VAR Drama Shaping the Tournament

Overview

On July 6, 2026, the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 saw England and Norway secure their quarterfinal spots after hard-fought victories filled with drama. Both matches featured pivotal moments, including a controversial red card for England’s Jarell Quansah and a late penalty that kept fans on edge. England overcame playing with ten men to win, while Norway held off a late surge to defeat Brazil. These thrilling results highlight the unpredictable nature of the tournament and set the stage for an exciting quarterfinal showdown between England and Norway.

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