England and Norway Announce Lineups Ahead of 2026 World Cup Quarterfinal Clash in Miami

The 2026 World Cup quarterfinal match between England and Norway took place overnight in Miami under intense heat, with both teams vying for a spot in the semifinals. England, aiming to end a 60-year wait to bring the trophy home, faced Norway, led by stars Erling Haaland and Martin Ødegaard, in a highly anticipated showdown featuring two of the world's top strikers, Haaland and Harry Kane.

England reached the quarterfinals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Mexico, despite playing with a numerical disadvantage and adapting to the high altitude of the Azteca Stadium. Notably, Noni Madueke was selected to start on the wing over Bukayo Saka, and Azri Konsa shifted from center-back to right-back due to Reece James's injury. Declan Rice recovered from a recent virus and was included in the starting lineup.

Norway, coached by Ståle Solbakken, made history by defeating Brazil in the round of 16 to reach their first-ever quarterfinal in a major tournament. However, they have yet to beat a European opponent in a World Cup match. The game was officiated by French referee Clément Turpin and held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

The winner of this quarterfinal will face the victor of the Argentina versus Switzerland match in the semifinals, scheduled for Wednesday, July 15, at 22:00 in Atlanta.