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Miami to Host England-Norway World Cup Quarter-Final

7/11/2026

Summary

Story summary

The United States will host the quarter-final between England and Norway in Miami.
Dumfries installed a stone of friendship for WWII soldiers and hosts the “Alt for Norge,” which includes a telegram from King Haakon VII.
Inger Kalleklev in Farnham will wave her flag while husband James Drakeford predicts a 3-2 England win.
Ragnhild Lund Ansnes joins 25,000 fans traveling to Oslo for the Norway-England match, noting sailors introduced “lobscouse,” as “Scouse,” to Liverpool.

History

Historical Context

England’s first official international match was the 0-0 draw with Scotland on 30 November 1872 at Hamilton Crescent, launching the world’s oldest rivalry. After World II the fixture resumed at Wembley in 1947, reviving cross-channel football ties that later inspired large fan migrations, such as the 25 000 Norwegian supporters travelling to Miami for the current quarter-final.

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Story summary

The United States will host the quarter-final between England and Norway in Miami.
Dumfries installed a stone of friendship for WWII soldiers and hosts the “Alt for Norge,” which includes a telegram from King Haakon VII.
Inger Kalleklev in Farnham will wave her flag while husband James Drakeford predicts a 3-2 England win.
Ragnhild Lund Ansnes joins 25,000 fans traveling to Oslo for the Norway-England match, noting sailors introduced “lobscouse,” as “Scouse,” to Liverpool.

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