Can England beat Norway? Experts predict World Cup quarter-final
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England and Norway are set to face off in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals in Miami. Experts are analyzing the tactical matchup, highlighting the threat posed by Erling Haaland and England's historical experience in major tournaments.
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COMMENTS England and Norway collide in a massive World Cup 2026 quarter-final tie tonight.
The Three Lions are in Miami, with confidence sky-high after their incredible 3-2 victory over co-hosts Mexico at the formidable Estadio Azteca in the round of 16.
England will be favourites to book only their second World Cup semi-final berth since 1990, though that will suit Norway just fine.
At their first World Cup since 1998, the Norwegians have been one of the tournament’s feel-good stories, Erling Haaland scoring for fun to fire them into the last eight for the very first time.
Underestimate Norway and Haaland at your peril - as record five-time winners Brazil found out to their cost in New Jersey last weekend.
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