England vs Norway Quarterfinal Preview July 11: Haaland vs Kane and Bellingham in Miami
England face Norway in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinal on July 11 at Hard Rock Stadium Miami. Haaland's 7 goals vs Kane and Bellingham. Preview, storylines, and what to watch.
England vs Norway - July 11, 2026, Hard Rock Stadium, Miami. The World Cup quarterfinal nobody saw coming at the start of the tournament - and the one everybody wants to watch now.
Erling Haaland (7 goals) vs Harry Kane (6 goals) and Jude Bellingham (Azteca hero). Norway just knocked out Brazil. England survived Mexico in a 10-man thriller.
England vs Norway - quick facts
| England | Norway | |
|---|---|---|
| Date | July 11, 2026 | July 11, 2026 |
| Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | Same |
| Stage | Quarterfinal | Quarterfinal |
| Path here | Beat Mexico 3-2 (Azteca) | Beat Brazil 2-1 (MetLife) |
| Star | Kane, Bellingham | Haaland |
| WC goals | Kane 6, Bellingham 2 | Haaland 7 |
How they got here
England - scars and stars
England beat Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca:
- Bellingham scored twice in 98 seconds
- Kane penalty
- Quansah sent off at 54’ - played 30+ minutes with 10 men
- First team ever to beat Mexico at the Azteca in a World Cup
They are tired but confident. Thomas Tuchel proved his team can hold on under pressure.
Norway - Haaland’s machine
Norway beat Brazil 2-1:
- Haaland brace (79’, 90’)
- Neymar late penalty - too late
- Brazil - five-time champions - eliminated
- Norway’s first World Cup quarterfinal since 1998
Haaland is tied with Messi and Mbappe on 7 goals for the Golden Boot.
The big matchups
Haaland vs England defense Can John Stones, Marc Guehi, and co. contain the best striker at this tournament? Haaland has scored in 13 straight competitive games for Norway.
Kane vs Norway Martin Odegaard runs the Norway midfield. Stop Odegaard’s supply - easier said than done.
Bellingham vs Berg/Berge Fresh off an Azteca masterclass, Bellingham will push forward. Norway sit compact and hit on the break.
What to watch for
- Heat - Miami in July. Both teams played tough Round of 16 games.
- Quansah suspension? Check if England’s red card vs Mexico affects the quarterfinal lineup.
- Golden Boot race - Haaland (7) vs Kane (6). One big night could decide it.
- First World Cup meeting - England and Norway have never met at a World Cup before.
Prediction in plain words
England are favorites on paper. Norway are the story of the tournament. If Haaland gets one clear chance, he usually takes it. If England control midfield through Bellingham and Rice, they can limit those chances.
Expect goals. Expect drama. Miami on July 11.
Other quarterfinals this week
| Date | Match | Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| July 11 | England vs Norway | Miami |
| July 11 | Spain vs Belgium | Los Angeles |
Quick summary
- England vs Norway - July 11, Miami
- Haaland (7 goals) vs Kane (6) and Bellingham
- Brazil and Mexico already out - these two beat them
- Quarterfinal of the tournament so far
The quarterfinal the world wanted. July 11. Miami. Do not miss it.