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Former Dortmund teammates Bellingham, Haaland clash in WC quarterfinal

7/11/2026

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Summary

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Jude Bellingham will face Erling Haaland in the World Cup quarter-final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 11.
They were Dortmund teammates, sharing 63 matches; Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 games and Bellingham supplied assists.
England qualified with a 3-2 win over Mexico and Norway with a 2-1 win over Brazil, Haaland scoring both goals, prompting defender Ezri Konsa to warn the duel could become a Ronaldo-Messi-style rivalry.

History

Historical Context

In the 1998 World Cup final on July 12 in Paris, France defeated Brazil 3-0, exemplifying how marquee matchups capture global attention. The tournament, held every four years since 1930, has repeatedly used such decisive games to shape its narrative. That legacy frames today’s Miami quarter-final, continuing the tradition of high-profile international duels.

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Story summary

Jude Bellingham will face Erling Haaland in the World Cup quarter-final at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium on July 11.
They were Dortmund teammates, sharing 63 matches; Haaland scored 86 goals in 89 games and Bellingham supplied assists.
England qualified with a 3-2 win over Mexico and Norway with a 2-1 win over Brazil, Haaland scoring both goals, prompting defender Ezri Konsa to warn the duel could become a Ronaldo-Messi-style rivalry.

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