England Face Norway in Miami Quarterfinal as Haaland and Kane Bring 13 World Cup Goals
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 10
England Face Norway in Miami Quarterfinal as Haaland and Kane Bring 13 World Cup Goals
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Jul 10
Summary
Saturday’s quarterfinal in Miami pits England against surprise package Norway, who reached the last eight by beating Brazil 2-1 in their first World Cup appearance since 1998.
13 tournament goals between Erling Haaland and Harry Kane frame the matchup: Haaland has seven in four games, one more than Kane, with both chasing Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi.
Dan Burn has emerged as a possible England answer to Haaland after helping close out the 3-2 win over Mexico; Haaland has scored only once in more than 10 hours against him at club level.
England also need to disrupt Martin Odegaard after Norway’s captain completed 101 of 109 passes against Brazil, while Reece James races to recover from a hamstring injury for a thin right-back position.
33C heat, 58% humidity and possible thunderstorms add another variable in Miami, where the winner advances to Wednesday’s semifinal.
In Miami's extreme heat, will tactical genius or sheer endurance decide this World Cup quarter-final?
Can England's injury-ravaged defense contain Erling Haaland's historic goal-scoring streak?
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Overview
Miami will host a historic World Cup quarterfinal on July 11, 2026, as England faces Norway in a match filled with immense pressure and significance. Both teams are fighting for a coveted spot in the semifinals, aiming to make their mark in World Cup history. For England, this is a crucial step in their long-standing quest for a second world title, with high expectations to advance. Norway, meanwhile, is making their first-ever quarterfinal appearance, adding to the excitement. The outcome will not only shape the future for both nations but also decide who moves closer to football glory.