With all eyes falling on Florida on Saturday night, Norway and England will meet in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals.
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Verdict: England win
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: BetUS
Norway
Starting with Norway, embarking on their first World Cup appearance since way back in 1998, Stale Solbakken’s camp have shattered a string of records in North America this summer. While the Vikings might have signed off their Group I campaign with a 4-1 drumming at the hands of France on June 26th, it appears that was nothing more than a minor blip for the Reds. Extending on their knockout stage charge and collecting an iconic heavyweight scalp as they secured a famous 2-1 win against South American giants Brazil, Norway have rightfully received a string of plaudits from across the globe. Getting their World Cup adventure underway with a 4-1 win against Iraq last month, Solbakken’s side have won four of their five World Cup appearances in North America this summer. It should also be highlighted, the Vikings have suffered just a sole competitive defeat across all competitions since back in October 2024.
Norway Team News
Bagging a sensational World Cup Round of 16 brace against Brazil last time out and already notching seven goals in his four North American appearances so far this summer, the record-breaking Erling Haaland will spearhead Norway’s charge in the final third.
Helping Arsenal to a first Premier League crown in over two decades last season, skipper Martin Odegaard will lead Norway out on Saturday night. Fulham’s Sander Berge will partner Odegaard in the middle of the park in Florida.
England
As for England, while the Three Lions might have come under plenty of scrutiny on July 1st as they just about dragged themselves past the D.R. Congo thanks to an infamous 2-1 victory, Thomas Tuchel’s superstar squad laid down a major marker last time out. Sending host nation Mexico packing as they claimed a stunning 3-2 victory at the Estadio Banorte, the European giants certainly find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Breezing their way to top spot in Group L last month as they registered seven points from their three initial showdowns, England have also largely impressed with their free-scoring performances in the final third. Getting their respective North American adventure underway with an action-packed 4-2 victory against Croatia on June 17th, Tuchel’s camp have notched 11 goals in their five World Cup appearances this summer.
England Team News
Shown a second-half red card against Mexico earlier in the week, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah will miss out through suspension here. Likewise, suffering a horror arm injury during England’s post-match celebrations on Monday, Brentford midfielder Jordan Henderson will miss the remainder of the tournament after undergoing surgery.
Notching six World Cup strikes so far this summer and widely regarded as a standout Ballon d’Or contender in 2026, Bayern Munich talisman Harry Kane will lead England out on Saturday. Likewise, bagging a sensational Round of 16 brace against Mexico last time out, Jude Bellingham will partner Kane in attack.
Norway vs England Key Factors to Consider
- When Norway and England met for their most recent showdown back in September 2014, the Three Lions claimed a 1-0 friendly victory.
- Including their pre-tournament preparations, England are unbeaten in their previous seven appearances across all competitions (six wins, one draw).
- Norway have won four of their five World Cup appearances in North America this summer.
- The all-star striking duo of Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have notched a combined tally of 13 World Cup strikes so far this summer.
- 11 of Norway’s last 12 appearances across all competitions have finished with both teams finding the net.
Conclusion
Producing an iconic performance against Mexico earlier in the week as they eventually sent Mexico packing following an iconic 3-2 victory at the Estadio Banorte, England will be dreaming of a repeat performance here. Finding a clinical edge in the final third, Tuchel’s superstar squad are now one-step away from officially punching their semi-final ticket. Landing a 1-0 win when they last met Norway back in September 2014, we are expecting the Three Lions to extend on their World Cup adventure in Florida.
Verdict: England win
Best Odds: 19/20
Bookmaker: BetUS
