England are set to take on Norway in the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 local time. The match is being held at the Ullevaal Stadium in Oslo, and both teams are aiming for a spot in the semi-finals.
Team News and Lineups
England manager Gareth Southgate has named an unchanged starting XI from the previous round, with Harry Kane leading the attack. Norway, meanwhile, have star striker Erling Haaland fit and starting after recovering from a minor knock.
First Half Action
The match kicked off with high intensity. Norway pressed early, and in the 12th minute, Haaland had a shot saved by Jordan Pickford. England responded with a counter-attack, but Bukayo Saka's cross was cleared.
In the 28th minute, England took the lead through Jude Bellingham, who slotted home after a neat pass from Declan Rice. Norway pushed for an equalizer but were denied by solid defending.
Second Half Drama
Norway came out strong in the second half. In the 55th minute, Martin Odegaard scored a stunning free-kick to level the match. The stadium erupted as the home side found their rhythm.
England regained the lead in the 72nd minute when Harry Kane headed in from a corner. Norway pressed again, but England held on for a 2-1 victory.
Post-Match Reaction
Speaking after the match, Southgate said: "It was a tough game against a very good Norwegian side. We showed resilience and quality to get through." Norway coach Stale Solbakken praised his team: "We gave it our all and can be proud of our performance."
England will now face either Brazil or France in the semi-finals.
