Who Will Norway Face in the Quarter-Final?
Norway’s quarter-final opponent is England, who booked their place in the last eight with a 3–2 win over co-hosts Mexico in the Round of 16. The two sides meet in Quarter-Final 3 of the 2026 bracket, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens — listed as “Miami Stadium” during the tournament under FIFA’s neutral venue-naming rules.
Kick-off is 5:00 PM ET on Saturday, 11 July, with the match still two days away as of this writing (9 July). Here is when to tune in from around the world:
| Country / Region | Local Kick-off Time |
|---|---|
| UK | 10:00 PM BST |
| Saudi Arabia & Egypt | 12:00 AM (Sun, 12 July) |
| UAE | 1:00 AM (Sun, 12 July) |
| Pakistan | 2:00 AM (Sun, 12 July) |
| India | 2:30 AM (Sun, 12 July) |
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The Team Standing in the Way
England arrive in Miami as one of the pre-tournament favourites and among the most experienced sides left in the draw. They edged Mexico 3–2 at the Estadio Azteca, with Jude Bellingham scoring twice inside the first half before Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez replied either side of half-time.
Harry Kane’s second-half penalty proved decisive, and England held on despite playing the final 36 minutes with 10 men after defender Jarell Quansah was sent off for a challenge on Jesus Gallardo. That red card rules Quansah out of the quarter-final against Norway through suspension.
- Harry Kane — captain, six goals so far this tournament
- Jude Bellingham — scored twice against Mexico
- Bukayo Saka
- Phil Foden
With Kane, Bellingham, Saka and Foden all available, Thomas Tuchel’s side will fancy their chances against a Norway team appearing at this stage for the very first time. For Norway, the challenge is clear: contain England’s forward line and let their own match-winners do the rest.
How Norway Reached the Quarter-Finals
Norway’s run to the last eight is the story of the knockout stage — this is the first time in the country’s history it has reached a World Cup quarter-final. In the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium, they stunned five-time champions Brazil 2–1, sending them out at their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
Erling Haaland scored twice late on, first in the 79th minute and again deep in stoppage time. Neymar’s stoppage-time penalty for Brazil arrived too late to change the result.
- Martin Ødegaard — Norway’s captain
- Alexander Sørloth — forward
- Antonio Nusa — emerging winger
Haaland’s brace took him to seven goals for the tournament, but he no longer tops the Golden Boot race outright. Lionel Messi moved a goal clear on eight after Argentina’s 3–2 win over Egypt in their own Round of 16 tie, leaving Haaland level with Kylian Mbappé in second.
Norway have the firepower in this group to trouble anyone left in the draw. This is their first World Cup appearance since 1998, ending a 28-year absence from the tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who does Norway play in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final?
Norway play England in Quarter-Final 3 at Hard Rock Stadium (renamed “Miami Stadium” for the tournament) in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Saturday, 11 July 2026, kicking off at 5:00 PM ET.
How did Norway reach the quarter-finals?
Norway beat five-time champions Brazil 2–1 in the Round of 16 at MetLife Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring twice in the final 11 minutes to send Brazil out at their earliest World Cup exit since 1990.
When and where is Norway vs England?
The quarter-final kicks off at 5:00 PM ET (10:00 PM BST) on Saturday, 11 July 2026 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. See the kick-off time table above for other regional time zones.
Has Norway reached a World Cup quarter-final before?
No — this is the first time in Norway’s history that the team has reached the World Cup quarter-finals. It is Norway’s first World Cup appearance since 1998, following a 28-year absence from the tournament.
Who could Norway face in the semi-final?
If Norway beat England, they would face the winner of Argentina vs Switzerland in the semi-final, scheduled for 15 July 2026 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
Sources
- FIFA — Norway v England, Quarter-Final Match Centre
- England Football — Mexico 2-3 England, Round of 16 Match Centre
- England Football — Fixture Details as England Face Norway in the Quarter-Finals
- Al Jazeera — Haaland Scores Twice as Norway Stun Brazil 2-1
- ESPN — Mexico 2-3 England, Round of 16 Game Analysis
- NPR — Mexico’s World Cup Run Ends With Loss to England at Estadio Azteca
- OneFootball — Jarell Quansah Suspended for England v Norway Quarter-Final
- Goal.com — World Cup 2026 Golden Boot Standings
- Football Ground Guide — Why Hard Rock Stadium Has Been Renamed Miami Stadium
- TNT Sports — Quarter-Final Schedule and Semi-Final Opponent Route
Disclaimer: All match dates, times, venues and results are accurate at the time of writing (9 July 2026) but are subject to change. Please confirm details with FIFA’s official channels before making any travel or ticketing decisions.
