Norway vs England Prediction. Norway — in their first-ever World Cup quarter-final — face England at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami on Sunday, 13 July 2026 (21:00 UTC (21:00 UTC (Saturday, 12 July 2026) / 00:00 EAT (Sunday, 13 July 2026)). Haaland has 7 tournament goals, level with Messi and Mbappé; Bellingham scored twice vs Mexico. Both sides unbeaten in four matches since the group stage. Our prediction: both teams to score. Full analysis, team news, line-ups and all markets on SportPesa.
Match details
| Field | Detail |
| Competition | 2026 FIFA World Cup — Quarter-Final |
| Date & kick-off | Sunday, 13 July 2026 at 21:00 UTC (Saturday, 12 July 2026) / 00:00 EAT (Sunday, 13 July 2026) |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA |
| How they got here | Norway: beat Brazil 2-1 in R16 (Haaland double) — Norway’s first-ever World Cup knockout win over Brazil. England: beat Mexico 3-2 in R16 (Bellingham double, Azteca). |
| Historic significance | Norway’s first-ever World Cup quarter-final. England seeking first title since 1966. |
| Format | Single elimination. If level after 90 mins: 30 mins extra time, then penalty shoot-out. |
| Where to watch | DSTV/GOTV |
History-makers vs the 60-year wait
Norway have written one of football’s most remarkable tournament stories. From a 4-1 group stage loss to France — with a rotated XI — to identical 2-1 wins over Ivory Coast and Brazil, Ståle Solbakken’s side have reached the World Cup quarter-final for the first time in their history. The moment that defined the tournament — Erling Haaland’s double against five-time world champions Brazil — extended Norway’s extraordinary all-time unbeaten record against the Seleção and announced them as genuine contenders for the semi-final and beyond.
Haaland now stands alongside Messi and Mbappé at the top of the golden boot race with seven goals. Martin Ødegaard remains the creative fulcrum, Antonio Nusa threatens from wide, and Alexander Sørloth continues alongside Haaland. Solbakken is expected to name an unchanged XI from the Brazil win. Oscar Bobb and Fredrik Aursnes provided electric impact from the bench and will be key options again.
England’s 3-2 win over Mexico at the Estadio Azteca was one of the most dramatic results of the tournament — ending Mexico’s legendary unbeaten World Cup record at that ground. Jude Bellingham scored twice to take his tournament tally to three goals, cementing his position as England’s most influential player. Harry Kane has six goals and continues to lead the line.
Thomas Tuchel made changes against Mexico that paid off: Bukayo Saka and Anthony Gordon both started on the flanks — with Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke unused substitutes. Elliot Anderson and Declan Rice anchor the midfield. Kobbie Mainoo is yet to make his World Cup debut. One forced change: Jarell Quansah received a red card against Mexico, meaning Djed Spence returns to right-back.
Availability
| Player | Status |
| Jarell Quansah (England) | SUSPENDED — red card vs Mexico. Spence starts at right-back. |
Team news and expected line-ups
Norway: Unchanged. Haaland leads on 7 goals. Ødegaard creates. Nusa and Sørloth support. Berg and Berge in midfield.
England: Spence returns (Quansah suspended). Saka and Gordon on flanks. Bellingham in advanced midfield. Rice and Anderson anchor. Kane leads on 6 goals.
| Norway (4-3-3 expected) | England (4-3-3 expected) |
| Ørjan Nyland (GK) | Pickford (GK) |
| Julian Ryerson (RB) | Spence (RB) |
| Andreas Hanche-Olsen (CB) | Stones (CB) |
| Leo Østigård (CB) | Guehi (CB) |
| David Møller Wolfe (LB) | Trippier (LB) |
| Sander Berge (DM) | Rice (DM) |
| Patrick Berg (DM) | Anderson (CM) |
| Antonio Nusa (RW) | Saka (RW) |
| Martin Ødegaard (AM) | Bellingham (AM) |
| Alexander Sørloth (LW) | Gordon (LW) |
| Erling Haaland (ST) | Kane (ST) |
Key stats
- Norway: R16 result — beat Brazil 2-1 (Haaland double). Norway’s all-time unbeaten record vs Brazil preserved.
- Norway: first-ever World Cup quarter-final appearance.
- Erling Haaland: 7 tournament goals. Joint golden boot leader with Messi and Mbappé.
- Norway: 12 goals scored in last 4 wins (excluding the France group stage defeat).
- Norway form: W W L W W (France defeat with rotated XI).
- England: R16 result — beat Mexico 3-2 at Estadio Azteca (Bellingham double).
- England: unbeaten in all but the Ghana group stage draw.
- Jude Bellingham: 3 tournament goals. England’s most impactful individual.
- Harry Kane: 6 tournament goals.
- Djed Spence: starts at right-back (Quansah red card vs Mexico).
- Saka and Gordon retained on flanks after Mexico win.
- England form: W W W D W.
- H2H (last 5): England W2 D2 Norway W1. Norway’s only win: 2-0 in June 1993.
Head-to-head
England have won two of the last five meetings with Norway, with another two draws. Norway’s only win in that run came 2-0 in June 1993. England won both more recent competitive clashes. This is the first competitive World Cup meeting between the nations.
| Date | Result |
| 3 September 2014 | England 1–0 Norway |
| 26 May 2012 | Norway 0–1 England |
| 11 October 1995 | Norway 0–0 England |
| 22 May 1994 | England 0–0 Norway |
| 2 June 1993 | Norway 2–0 England |
Current form
| Team | Last 5 (inc. WC) |
| Norway | W W L W W — beat Brazil 2-1 in R16; 12 goals in last 4 wins |
| England | W W W D W — beat Mexico 3-2 at Azteca; Bellingham double |
Our prediction
Norway arrive in Miami on the crest of the tournament’s most extraordinary wave. Beating Brazil has not merely given Solbakken’s side momentum — it has transformed them into genuine semi-final contenders. Haaland, Ødegaard and Nusa represent one of the most dangerous attacking combinations left in the competition.
England are not without quality of their own. Bellingham at his best is the equal of any player in this tournament and Kane’s six goals prove his lethality. But England’s defensive question marks — the loss of Quansah, the recurring vulnerability under pressure — and Norway’s scoring record across the tournament make goals on both sides the most defensible analytical position.
Our prediction: both teams to score.
Odds and markets
Odds correct at 0000 hrs UTC on 12/07/2026 and subject to change.
[CTA BUTTON — MID] Back your pick on SportPesa → https://sportpesa.com/games/9023381/markets?sportId=1§ion=markets&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=cta&utm_campaign=wc2026&utm_content=mid
How to bet on SportPesa
- Open the Norway vs England event page on SportPesa (link above).
- Choose your market — Single Bet (SB), Multi-Bet (MB), or Live Bet (LB) once the match starts.
- Enter your stake and place your bet.
Frequently asked questions
What time does Norway vs England kick off?
Kick-off is at 21:00 UTC (Saturday, 12 July 2026) / 00:00 EAT (Sunday, 13 July 2026) on Sunday, 13 July 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, USA.
How did Norway beat Brazil?
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 through an Erling Haaland brace, extending Norway’s extraordinary all-time unbeaten record against Brazil and putting them into a World Cup quarter-final for the first time in their history.
Is Jarell Quansah playing for England?
No. Quansah received a red card against Mexico and is suspended for this quarter-final. Djed Spence returns to the right-back position.
How many goals has Haaland scored at World Cup 2026?
Erling Haaland has scored 7 goals in the tournament, equal with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé at the top of the golden boot race.
Have Norway and England played before?
Yes, five times in recent history. England have won two, both sides drew two, and Norway won one — a 2-0 result in June 1993. This World Cup quarter-final is their first-ever competitive meeting.
READ ALSO: Spain vs Belgium Prediction
