​Norway secured its biggest win in international competition during the 2026 World Cup round of 16, stunning Brazil 2-1 to reach the tournament’s quarterfinals for the first time in the nation’s history. That landmark accomplishment has set up another high-profile showdown as Norway prepares to square off with England in what promises to be a marquee quarterfinal matchup.
The two teams are slated to meet at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday, July 11, in the third of the four World Cup semifinals’ slots. The match is scheduled to kick off at 5 p.m. ET and pits two of the competition’s leading Golden Boot contenders against each other: England’s Harry Kane and Norway’s Erling Haaland. The clash is shaping up as a clash of styles and talents, with England potentially leaning on its attacking firepower, while Norway will be hoping Haaland continues to find the net at his customary world-class pace and goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland anchors the defense as effectively as he did against Brazil.
England may enter as the favorites, but Ståle Solbakken’s side has demonstrated resilience and quality that could complicate the English path to the semifinals. If Haaland keeps scoring at his elite rate and Nyland delivers another standout performance in goal, Norway could become the latest potential upset victim for England. On the other hand, if Kane and Jude Bellingham more closely resemble their best form, the Three Lions will feel confident about reaching the World Cup semifinals for the second time in three tournaments.
Regardless of the outcome, the winner of Norway vs. England will advance to face the victor of the Argentina vs. Switzerland quarterfinal. That Argentina-Switzerland clash is set to begin at 9 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 11, just hours after the conclusion of the Norway-England game. Lionel Messi’s Argentina is favored to prevail, though it’s worth noting that La Albiceleste needed extra time to defeat Cape Verde and overcame a late deficit to rally past Egypt in the round of 16.
As the World Cup bracket takes shape, the field has narrowed to six teams, with France having defeated Morocco in the tournament’s first quarterfinal and Spain overcoming Belgium the following day. The remaining path to the final will feature the winner of England-Norway confronting the winner of Argentina-Switzerland in what promises to be a gripping set of semifinals.
In sum, Norway’s historic victory over Brazil has elevated the program into uncharted territory, and the upcoming match against England stands as a true test of whether the Norwegian side can translate momentum into another landmark result. For England, the opportunity to push deeper into the tournament remains within reach, provided their stars perform at peak level. Either way, fans can expect a compelling and tightly contested quarterfinal that could reshape the remainder of the 2026 World Cup.