Rabat – Norway and England meet in a crucial Quarter-Final encounter at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with both sides aiming to secure a coveted place in the semi-finals.
The Scandinavians enter the contest full of confidence after pulling off a historic 2-1 upset over Brazil in the Round of 16. Meanwhile, the Three Lions arrive in Miami following a grueling and attritional 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico.
With a spot in the final four hanging in the balance, both managers have rolled out their strongest tactical line-ups to survive the Florida heat.
Norway starting XI vs England
- Goalkeeper: Ørjan Nyland
- Defenders: Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjørn Heggem, David Møller Wolfe
- Midfielders: Sander Berge, Patrick Berg, Martin Ødegaard
- Forwards: Alexander Sørloth, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup
England starting XI vs Norway
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Marc Guéhi, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly
- Midfielders: Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice
- Attacking Midfielders/Wings: Noni Madueke, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon
- Forward: Harry Kane
Both sides approach the quarter-final clash seeking a monumental victory to book a date with either Argentina or Switzerland in the semi-finals.
