Norway vs England and Erling Haaland vs Harry Kane in the quarter-finals of World Cup 2026 – it does not get much bigger than this!
Saturday night’s contest at the Miami Stadium has all the ingredients needed for a bonafide classic in the Floridian heat.
After Monday morning’s epic at the Azteca Stadium between England and Mexico, we cannot wait for the action to get underway here.
Below is our full online betting preview, and you will find some picks for the game based on the latest World Cup odds on NetBet Sport.
And our tips can be used in conjunction with Bet Builder. Combine multiple match markets into a single wager with increased odds, and play your way this summer!
Where can I watch Norway vs England in the UK?
Norway vs England will be broadcast live on ITV1, with kick-off scheduled for 10pm UK time.
Norway vs England Preview
Recent results
After claiming a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, Norway shocked the footballing world somewhat by beating Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 thanks to yet another Haaland brace. This is the Vikings’ first-ever appearance in the quarter-final stage of the tournament, a historic moment for the nation.
England enjoyed one of their finest nights at the iconic Azteca, defeating co-hosts Mexico 3-2 to reach this stage. A brace from Jude Bellingham and a penalty from Kane secured a memorable win, which followed the 2-1 comeback victory over DR Congo. The Three Lions lost to France 2-1 at the quarter-final stage of Qatar 2022, but did beat Sweden 2-0 in the final eight at Russia 2018.
Head-to-head record
These two nations have played each other 12 times, though this is the first meeting at a major tournament.
England boast seven victories to Norway’s two, the Three Lions winning both of the last two friendly encounters by a 1-0 scoreline – the most recent in September 2014.
Team news
Stale Solbakken has no injuries or suspensions to contend with. However, the Norway boss has some big selection calls to make, with Andreas Schjelderup making a huge impression off the bench vs Brazil courtesy of two assists. Antonio Nusa or Alexander Sorloth could drop out in favour of the Benfica winger.
Jarell Quansah is suspended for England following his red card vs Mexico, while Jordan Henderson’s unfortunate accident while celebrating the Azteca victory – which resulted in a serious wrist injury – means he is unavailable here. But Reece James is set to be ready for selection, a huge boost for Thomas Tuchel.
Norway vs England Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Norway are the pre-match underdogs here, priced at 4.20 to claim the win. A victory for England is at odds of 1.79, while the draw after 90 minutes is 3.59.
Norway vs England Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.60
BTTS has been a gold mine for Norway matches. All five of their games at World Cup 2026 thus far saw this pick land, and with so many attack-minded stars set to be on show – from Haaland and Martin Odegaard to Kane and Bellingham – we can only see it coming in again. England have conceded in three of their five previous matches at the tournament.
Anytime goalscorer – Erling Haaland @ 2.11
Haaland has taken to World Cup football like a duck to water, with seven goals from his first four appearances on the sport’s biggest stage. He does not need touches of the ball, he just needs one chance – and aside from some great rearguard action late on vs Mexico, England’s defence has looked a little bit suspect in North America. Oh and lest we forget, Haaland has scored in 14 competitive matches in a row for Norway!
Anytime goalscorer – Harry Kane @ 1.82
Kane is on six goals from five appearances at World Cup 2026, a typically phenomenal record. The Bayern Munich superstar has failed to score in just one match at the tournament, the 0-0 draw with Ghana in the group stage. Tuchel appears to have designed a team best suited to the striker’s needs – and that just paves the way for another goal against a Norway side which is perhaps not the strongest from a defensive standpoint.
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