LIVE UPDATES: Norway vs England World Cup 2026 – Follow all the action, the goals and celebrations

England, meanwhile, have found the net after the hour mark in five of their last six internationals, with four of their five World Cup matches featuring exactly two second-half goals.

The statistics suggest another entertaining contest could be in store. Both teams have scored in 11 of Norway’s last 12 matches, while each of Norway’s last six competitive games has produced a goal after the 85th minute.

They have also kept clean sheets in each of the last four encounters, although this will be the nations’ first meeting since 2014.

England have enjoyed the upper hand in this fixture, winning seven of the last 12 meetings while drawing three and losing twice.

History and statistics

England are without suspended defender Jarell Quansah following his red card against Mexico, while experienced midfielder Jordan Henderson is unavailable after suffering a wrist injury during the celebrations following England’s dramatic win over Mexico.

Norway will assess the fitness of David Møller Wolfe after the defender was forced off during the victory over Brazil.

Team news

England will once again look to Jude Bellingham for inspiration after his brace against Mexico. Those goals made the Real Madrid midfielder the first England midfielder to score four or more goals at a World Cup.

Another goal would see the Manchester City forward become the first European player since Germany legend Gerd Müller in 1970 to score in each of his first five World Cup matches.

Much of the spotlight will fall on Norway captain Erling Haaland, who continues to rewrite records for his country. The striker has scored in each of his last 14 competitive international appearances, netting an astonishing 27 goals during that run.

Haaland and Bellingham headline key battle

Even so, six victories and one draw from their last seven matches suggest confidence is growing as they continue their pursuit of a first major trophy since 1966.

England have lost five of their last six knockout matches against fellow European nations, including their quarter-final exit to France at the previous World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel’s side are now appearing at a fifth successive major tournament quarter-final, but they will be wary of their recent record against European opposition at the World Cup.

England arrive in Miami after surviving a dramatic round-of-16 encounter against Mexico, overcoming a red card, difficult conditions and a hostile atmosphere to secure a thrilling 3-2 victory.

England aiming to keep title dream alive

However, Solbakken’s men have enjoyed an outstanding run of form, winning 16 of their last 21 international matches while suffering just two defeats, giving them reason to believe another upset is possible.

Despite that achievement, history is not on Norway’s side. They have never beaten European opposition in six previous World Cup meetings, drawing twice and losing four times. That run includes a 4-1 defeat to France earlier in this tournament.

The Scandinavians stunned Brazil in the round of 16 to secure arguably the biggest result in the nation’s football history, defeating a team ranked among FIFA’s top five to continue their fairytale campaign.

Norway riding wave of confidence

For African football followers, Norway’s remarkable run has already been of particular interest after eliminating five-time world champions Brazil, while England arrive buoyed by an impressive comeback victory over Mexico.

They now face another daunting task against an England team hoping to move a step closer to ending a 60-year wait for major international silverware.

Fresh from their stunning last-16 triumph over Brazil, Ståle Solbakken’s side have already broken new ground by reaching the quarter-finals of a major international tournament for the first time.

Norway will look to build on one of the greatest victories in their football history when they face England in the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Welcome to Africasoccer’s live blog of the World Cup 2026 quarter-final clash between England and Norway.