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Haaland Leads Norway vs England in Quarterfinal Showdown

7/11/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Erling Haaland, born in Leeds and eligible for England, will captain Norway in the Cup quarter-final.
England meets Norway 5 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens, Florida, and is the favorite.
England beat Mexico 3-2 after Harry Kane scored a penalty while playing with ten men.
Norway beat Brazil 2-1, with Haaland scoring both goals and delivering a best World Cup finish.
Tuchel faces dismissal if England loses, according to Steve McManaman.

History

Historical Context

Norway’s first World Cup since 1938 arrived in 1994 under coach Egil Olsen, where a 2-0 win over Mexico secured a ninth-place finish. After twelve failed qualifying cycles, the team returned in 2026, with Erling Haaland scoring 16 qualifying goals and leading a 4-1 opening win that propelled Norway to its first quarter-final, echoing the 1994 breakthrough.

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Story summary

Erling Haaland, born in Leeds and eligible for England, will captain Norway in the Cup quarter-final.
England meets Norway 5 p.m. ET in Miami Gardens, Florida, and is the favorite.
England beat Mexico 3-2 after Harry Kane scored a penalty while playing with ten men.
Norway beat Brazil 2-1, with Haaland scoring both goals and delivering a best World Cup finish.
Tuchel faces dismissal if England loses, according to Steve McManaman.

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