England take on Norway in the World Cup quarter-finals on Saturday evening.
The Three Lions squeaked into the last eight after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca in the early hours of Monday morning, with a peak overnight television audience tuning in across the country despite the delayed kick-off time.
Thomas Tuchel’s men had Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane to thank once again as their star duo netted the crucial goals that saw them progress.
Their opponents are a bit more a surprise, however, with most slating Brazil to be the likely counterparts in Miami, Florida.
However, it is Stale Solbakken’s Norway who England will face the Hard Rock Stadium, after Erling Haaland’s late brace knocked the Selecao out in stunning style in the last 16.
Date, kick-off time and venue
England vs Norway is scheduled for a 10pm BST kick-off on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
The match will take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.
Where to watch England vs Norway for FREE
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on ITV1, with coverage starting at 8.45pm BST.
Live stream: UK viewers can also catch the contest live online via ITVX app or the channel’s website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog, featuring expert analysis from Dom Smith at the ground.
Free highlights: World Cup highlights are available on FIFA’s official YouTube channel, along with BBC iPlayer and ITVX apps and websites.
England vs Norway team news
For England, there are three main concerns.
Reece James, Marc Guehi and Declan Rice all missed training on Thursday, undertaking their own individual programmes after the Mexico win.
James, the Chelsea right-back, had sat out the last two games with a hamstring injury, but is believed to be in line for a comeback, while Rice is also managing some lower back pain, which he played through against Mexico.
Centre-back Guehi has started all but the first match against Croatia, and was absent from training as a precautionary measure.
Otherwise, Thomas Tuchel has a full complement to select from, but he is unlikely to deviate from what has worked well so far in north America.
England squad
Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Dean Henderson, James Trafford
Defenders: Reece James, Trevoh Chalobah, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, John Stones, Jarell Quansah, Nico O'Reilly, Dan Burn, Djed Spence
Midfielder: Declan Rice, Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham, Jordan Henderson, Morgan Rogers, Kobbie Mainoo, Eberechi Eze
Forwards: Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Ollie Watkins, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, Marcus Rashford, Anthony Gordon
As for the Norwegians, their camp was struck down by a nasty bug in the build-up to this match.
However, team doctor Ola Sand has confirmed that all players are fit to face the Three Lions.
"All players are healthy now. Very little fuss considering that we have been close together for almost six weeks. We are in control,” she said.
As such, it means that Solbakken has a full crop to select from, and that could see star marksman Erling Haaland go up against his Premier League colleagues. The same can be said of Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard, who will lock horns with club-mate Rice in the engine room.
Norway squad
Goalkeepers: Orjan Nyland, Egil Selvik, Sander Tangvik
Defenders: Kristoffer Ajer, Torbjorn Heggem, Leo Skiri Ostigard, Julian Ryerson, Marcus Holmgren Pedersen, David Moller Wolfe, Fredrik Bjorkan, Sondre Langas, Henrik Falchener
Midfielders: Martin Odegaard, Sander Berge, Fredrik Aursnes, Patrick Berg, Kristian Thorstvedt, Antonio Nusa, Oscar Bobb, Andreas Schjelderup, Jens Petter Hauge, Thelo Aasgaard, Morten Thorsby
Forwards: Erling Braut Haaland, Alexander Sorloth, Jorgen Strand Larsen
England vs Norway prediction
This will be a tougher game than many think, especially after the Scandinavian’s shock win over Brazil.
They have that ruthlessness in front of goal with Haaland, but he does need the service in order to finish those chances.
Snuff that out, and the Three Lions could be in business. Leave yourselves open to a counter-attack, and you could be in trouble.
England to win, 2-1 after extra time.
Head to head (h2h) history and results
England wins: 7
Norway wins: 2
Draws: 3
England vs Norway match odds
Odds via UK betting sites (subject to change).
