When do England play Norway? England meet Norway in the World Cup quarterfinal on Saturday, July 11, at 10 p.m. BST in Miami. Thomas Tuchel’s side is one win from the semifinal, with the winner moving on to face the next round of the bracket.
Hard Rock Stadium sets the stage
The quarterfinal will be played at Hard Rock Stadium, and the time converts to 5 p.m. ET for readers in the United States. England advanced after beating Mexico in the Round of 16, while Norway reached this stage by beating Brazil 2-1 at New York/New Jersey Stadium.
That result gives this matchup a sharper edge. England’s path has been steadier, but Norway arrives with the better knockout momentum after sending home a five-time champion.
Haaland gives Norway a threat
Erling Haaland scored twice against Brazil and now has 62 international goals in 54 caps. Norway has not lost to Brazil in four meetings dating back to a 2-1 upset at the 1998 World Cup, which is the sort of record that changes how an opponent prepares for a quarterfinal.
Haaland is not the only concern. Martin Ødegaard controls tempo through midfield, and Alexander Sørloth and Antonio Nusa add more scoring options for Ståle Solbakken’s team. A preview of the matchup described Norway’s midfield, without Ødegaard fully healthy, as “desperately lacks top-tier guile,” but England still has to solve the forward line before it can think about anything else.
England’s path after Mexico
Tuchel’s squad opened with a 4-2 win over Croatia, then drew Ghana 0-0 before a forgettable result against Panama. England later trailed DR Congo in the Round of 32 before two late Harry Kane goals delivered a 2-1 win, and that comeback kept the tournament path alive.
If England gets through Norway, it will play a semifinal on Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. BST at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. A semifinal win would send England to the final on Sunday, July 19, at 8 p.m. BST at New York/New Jersey Stadium, so the next 90 minutes determine whether the tournament stays in Miami or moves one step closer to the title match.
