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England vs Norway

07. 11. 17:00 · 하드록 스타디움

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Predicted winnerEngland
Projected scoreEngland 2 : 1 Norway

Projected lineup

England (Away)
  1. Jordan Pickford
  2. Djed Spence
  3. Ezri Konsa
  4. John Stones
  5. Nico O'Reilly
  6. Elliot Anderson
  7. Declan Rice
  8. Bukayo Saka
  9. Jude Bellingham
  10. Anthony Gordon
  11. Harry Kane
Norway (Home)
  1. Ørjan Nyland
  2. Julian Ryerson
  3. Kristoffer Ajer
  4. Torbjørn Heggem
  5. David Møller Wolfe
  6. Patrick Berg
  7. Sander Berge
  8. Martin Ødegaard
  9. Alexander Sørloth
  10. Erling Haaland
  11. Antonio Nusa

Key factors

  • England's FIFA ranking of 4th is significantly higher than Norway's 21st, indicating a superior overall strength.
  • England boasts multiple key goal scorers like Harry Kane (6 World Cup goals) and Jude Bellingham (4 World Cup goals), while Norway's attack is heavily reliant on Erling Haaland (7 World Cup goals, scored in 14 consecutive international matches) and Martin Ødegaard's creativity.
  • Historically, England holds a dominant head-to-head record against Norway with 7 wins, 3 draws, and only 2 losses in 12 previous encounters; this Quarter-final marks their first-ever World Cup meeting.
  • Norway enters this match with high confidence after a stunning 2-1 upset victory over Brazil in the Round of 16.
  • Despite the suspension of Jarell Quansah and injury doubts for Reece James and Marc Guéhi, England under Thomas Tuchel can leverage its tactical flexibility and squad depth.

Briefing

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup Quarter-finals, Norway and England will clash at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. England, ranked 4th in FIFA, holds a qualitative advantage over 21st-ranked Norway. England had a group stage record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and a +4 goal difference (6 goals scored, 2 conceded), and advanced to the Quarter-finals by defeating Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. Harry Kane has scored 6 goals and Jude Bellingham 4 goals in the World Cup, showcasing diverse scoring options. Under manager Thomas Tuchel, England has demonstrated defensive solidity along with flexible tactical adjustments, including an effective counter-attacking strategy with only 33.2% possession against Mexico.

Conversely, Norway has been one of the biggest surprises of the tournament. They recorded 2 wins and 1 loss with a +1 goal difference (8 goals scored, 7 conceded) in the group stage and pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset over Brazil in the Round of 16, thanks to a brace from Erling Haaland. Haaland currently leads the Golden Boot race with 7 World Cup goals and has an extraordinary record of scoring in 14 consecutive international matches for Norway. Martin Ødegaard has also been crucial, providing an assist in every World Cup game played. Manager Ståle Solbakken's Norway typically employs a 4-3-3 formation, focusing on quick, direct football and utilizing Haaland as their primary attacking threat.

England will be without defender Jarell Quansah due to suspension, and there are injury doubts for Reece James and Marc Guéhi due to hamstring issues, though John Stones and Ezri Konsa are ready as replacements. For Norway, David Moller Wolfe, despite an earlier injury scare, has returned to full training and is expected to be available. While England holds a historical head-to-head advantage of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, Norway's recent momentum and Haaland's explosive scoring ability suggest a fiercely contested match. The hot weather and potential for storms in Miami could also impact performance. England's overall strength and tournament experience give them an edge, but it remains to be seen if Norway's 'Viking spirit' can orchestrate another upset.

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