England are through to the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a thrilling 3-2 win over hosts Mexico in the Round of 16.
They now face Norway on Saturday, July 11, at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. Norway reached the last eight for the first time in their history after knocking out five-time champions Brazil.
How England Reached the Quarter-Finals
England topped Group L before beating Mexico 3-2 to book their FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final place. Here is how the knockout bracket works.
- Group L: beat Croatia 4-2, drew 0-0 with Ghana, beat Panama 2-0 — seven points, top of the group
- Round of 32: came from behind to beat DR Congo 2-1 in Atlanta, Harry Kane scoring twice late on
- Round of 16: beat hosts Mexico 3-2 at Mexico City Stadium (Estadio Azteca)
Jude Bellingham scored twice in the first half and Harry Kane added a second-half penalty in the win over Mexico. England held on with ten men for the final half-hour after Jarell Quansah’s red card.
See the full England match schedule at the World Cup and the Group L fixtures and standings.
| Match | Date | Venue | Kickoff | How They Got Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway vs England | Sat, July 11, 2026 | Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium), Miami Gardens | 5 PM ET | England beat Mexico 3-2; Norway beat Brazil 2-1 |
The Team Standing in the Way: Norway
England’s opponent is Norway, into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history.
Norway finished Group I as runners-up behind France, then beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32. They stunned five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals and Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty proving only a consolation.
- Group I: beat Iraq 4-1, beat Senegal 3-2, lost 1-4 to France — runners-up
- Round of 32: beat Ivory Coast 2-1
- Round of 16: beat Brazil 2-1 at MetLife Stadium, Haaland scoring twice
Norway are more than one man, but Haaland is the headline. Captain Martin Ødegaard pulls the strings in midfield, and the Norwegians arrive in Miami with nothing to lose.
England’s Quarter-Final Matchup
England face Norway at Hard Rock Stadium on July 11, a very different test from the Azteca cauldron but a dangerous one. Norway ride a wave of belief after knocking out Brazil, and in Erling Haaland they have a striker capable of settling any tie on his own.
England, for their part, carry a settled spine in Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane and will fancy their route to the semi-finals. Plan ahead if you are travelling, and compare hotels in Miami before prices climb.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who do England play in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
England play Norway on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Stadium) in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff is at 5 PM US Eastern Time.
How did England reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
England won Group L, then beat DR Congo 2-1 in the Round of 32 and Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane were the goal-scorers in the win over Mexico, with England playing the final half-hour with ten men after Jarell Quansah’s red card.
How did Norway reach the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals?
Norway finished second in Group I behind France, then beat Ivory Coast 2-1 in the Round of 32. They eliminated five-time champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals — the quarter-finals mark Norway’s best-ever World Cup finish.
Sources
- FIFA — Mexico 2-3 England match report
- FIFA — Brazil 1-2 Norway match report
- Al Jazeera — Bellingham inspires ten-man England past Mexico
- Al Jazeera — Haaland scores twice as Norway stun Brazil
- England Football — Quarter-final fixture details vs Norway
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