What is referred to as a duel between Harry Kane and Erling Haaland is, as Norway’s national team manager points out, a match between Norway and England.
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According to Ståle Solbakken, England are favourites to reach the semi-finals.
His team is currently ranked 19th in the FIFA rankings. And Solbakken, in an interview with BBC sports editor Dan Roan, said:
“They’re favourites, but they’re not big, big favourites.
Later, at a press conference in Miami Stadium, he added:
“I think England have more pressure on them than us. But we also put pressure on our own performance. Once the game is underway, I don’t think the players think about the pressure.
Without pressure – does Norway see this as a free chance? – Well, we would like to win.
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Norway (4-3-3) – England (4-2-3-1)
Location: Miami Stadium | Referee: Clément Turpin
- John Stones is making his 16th World Championship match.
- Jordan Pickford is making his 18th World Cup appearance.
- Harry Kane is making his 17th World Cup appearance.
PRE-MATCH – KEY FIGURES
- England have won their last nine away games in a row.
- Erling Haaland has scored in the last two games for Norway.
- There have been three or more goals scored in Norway’s last nine games.
- There have been three or more goals scored in Norway’s last nine home games.
- Norway have won their last 22 games when Haaland has scored.
- Norway has won 80 percent of their World Cup matches this season.
- Norway have won their last 11 home games when Haaland has scored.
Norway will face England on Saturday in the World Cup quarter-finals in Miami.
Norway won their last World Cup match when they beat Brazil 2-1 in the round of 16 on July 5. Erling Haaland scored both goals. In nine games this year, Norway has five wins, two draws and two losses.
England won their round of 16 3–2 against Mexico on 5 July. Jude Bellingham accounted for two goals. They are unbeaten in seven games in a row. In 2026, they have won six, drawn two and lost one.
England won the previous meeting between the teams – 1-0 in September 2014.
Attack threats
Erling Haaland has been Norway’s big attacking weapon in the World Cup. He leads the team with seven goals – tied for second in the tournament’s top scorers list – two of which have been the first goal of the game.
England’s biggest threat is Harry Kane, who has scored six goals in this World Cup and is fourth in the top scorer race.
Both teams have scored in every World Cup match so far this season.
Last six matches (all competitions)
Norway: Four wins, one draw, one loss. 13 goals scored, 10 conceded. Scored first in four out of six games. Five goals in the first half – the opponents scored five times before halftime.
England: Five wins, one draw. 14 goals scored, five conceded. Scored first in four out of six games. Five goals in the first half – the opponents scored four times before halftime.
Haaland and Kane in the top scorer
England will have to stop Norway’s goal machine Erling Haaland if they are to secure a place in the semi-finals. Haaland has scored seven goals in four games and leads the Scandinavian attack in the United States.
The Manchester City striker is likely to face several clubmates as the Three Lions try to follow up their strong win against Mexico.
Harry Kane is only one goal behind Haaland in the battle for the Golden Boot.
Norway vs England kicks off on Saturday evening at 23:00 Norwegian time. The match will be broadcast on TV 2
Statistics for Norway-England
- England have won seven of 12 previous meetings with Norway – three draws.
- Only two goals have been scored in the last four matches between the teams.
- Norway’s five World Cup matches in 2026 have featured a total of 21 goals.
- Haaland has scored in each of his last 14 competitive international matches.
- England had just 33.2 percent possession against Mexico – their lowest percentage in a World Cup match since statistics were kept.
