Norway 1-2 England: England wins
Norway and England face each other in a knockout quarter-final match on a neutral ground, where only one team will advance. Both teams are in good form going into this crucial encounter.
- 0'The match has started.
Norway hosts England.
- 12'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 26% - 74% England, shots 0 - 0 (on target 0 - 0); offside 0 - 1, fouls 1 - 0.
- 24'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 30% - 70% England, Shots 0 - 1 (on target 0 - 0), Corner kicks 0 - 1; Offsides 0 - 1, Fouls 1 - 2.
- 36'GOAL! Norway (1-0)
36th minute:A. Schjelderup(Norway) scored (assist: M. Odegaard). Score: 1 - 0.
- 38'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 35% - 65% England, Shots 1 - 1 (on target 1 - 0), Corner kicks 0 - 1; Offsides 0 - 1, Fouls 3 - 2.
- 45+2'GOAL! England (1-1)
Minute 45+2:J. Bellingham(England) scored (assist: A. Gordon). Score: 1 - 1.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 1-1.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (England): B. Saka comes on to replace N. Madueke.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (England): E. Eze comes on to replace D. Rice.
- 51'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 32% - England 68%, Shots 5 - 5 (3 - 2 on target), Corner kicks 0 - 2; Offsides 0 - 3, Fouls 6 - 3, Saves 1 - 2.
- 55'VAR
55th minute: Goal Disallowed - Foul — T. Heggem (Norway).
- 60'Substitution
60th minute (Norway): F. Aursnes comes on to replace J. Ryerson.
- 65'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 39% - England 61%, shots 6 - 6 (3 - 2 on target), corners 3 - 2; offsides 0 - 3, fouls 6 - 3, saves 1 - 2.
- 68'Substitution
68th minute (Norway): O. Bobb comes on to replace A. Sorloth.
- 68'Substitution
68th minute (Norway): A. Nusa comes on to replace A. Schjelderup.
- 71'Substitution
71st minute (England): R. James comes on to replace A. Gordon.
- 77'He's pressing the attack.
Possession: Norway 40% - 60% England, Shots 6 - 6 (3 - 2 on target), Corner kicks 3 - 2; Offsides 1 - 3, Fouls 7 - 3, Saves 1 - 2.
- 86'Substitution
86th minute (England): D. Spence comes on to replace N. O'Reilly.
- 89'Substitution
89th minute (England): M. Rogers comes on to replace E. Konsa.
- 89'Open and friendly
Possession: Norway 43% - 57% England, Shots 9 - 6 (4 - 2 on target), Corner kicks 5 - 2; Offsides 1 - 3, Fouls 7 - 3, Saves 1 - 3.
- 90'Substitution
90th minute (Norway): M. Pedersen comes on to replace D. Wolfe.
- 91'Extra time
The match went into extra time.
- 91'Substitution
91st minute (Norway): L. Ostigard comes on to replace T. Heggem.
- 93'GOAL! England (1-2)
93rd minute:J. Bellingham(England) scored. Score: 1 - 2.
- 102'Open and friendly
Possession: Norway 44% - 56% England, Shots 9 - 10 (4 - 5 on target), Corner kicks 5 - 4; Offsides 1 - 3, Fouls 9 - 5, Saves 3 - 3.
- 106'Substitution
106th minute (Norway): J. Larsen comes on to replace E. Haaland.
- 111'Substitution
111th minute (England): D. Burn comes on to replace J. Bellingham.
- 115'Open and friendly
Possession: Norway 46% - England 54%, Shots 11 - 14 (4 - 8 on target), Corner kicks 6 - 4; Offsides 1 - 5, Fouls 10 - 6, Saves 6 - 3.
- 117'Yellow card
117th minute: K. Ajer (Norway) receives a yellow card (Unsportsmanlike conduct).
- KTFinal score: Norway 1-2 England
The match ended with a score of 1-2.
Updated at 06:48 on 12/07/2026
Team lineup updated at 03:22 on 12/07/2026
Official lineup
Norway
Diagram: 4-3-3
CoachStale Solbakken
Starting lineup:
- 1. Ørjan Nyland (G)
- 26. Julian Ryerson (D)
- 3. Kristoffer Ajer (D)
- 17. Torbjørn Heggem (D)
- 5. David Møller Wolfe (D)
- 10. Martin Ødegaard (M)
- 8. Sanderson (Medium)
- 6. Patrick Berg (M)
- 7. Alexander Sørloth (F)
- 9. Erling Haaland (F)
- 21. Andreas Schjelderup (F)
Substitutes:
- 12. Sanders Tangvik
- 13. Egil Selvik
- 4. Leo Østigård
- 15. Fredrik André Bjørkan
- 24. Sondre Langås
- 25. Henrik Sælebakke Falchener
- 16. Marcus Pedersen
- 2. Morten Thorsby
- 14. Fredrik Aursnes
- 18. Kristian Thorstvedt
- 19. Thelo Aasgaard
- 22. Oscar Bobb
- 23. Jens Petter Hauge
- 11. Jørgen Strand Larsen
- 20. Antonio Nusa
Older brother
Diagram: 4-2-3-1
CoachThomas Tuchel
Starting lineup:
- 1. Jordan Pickford (G)
- 2. Ezri Konsa (D)
- 5. John Stones (D)
- 6. Marc Guéhi (D)
- 3. Nico O'Reilly (D)
- 8. Elliot Anderson (M)
- 4. Declan Rice (M)
- 20. Noni Madueke (M)
- 10. Jude Bellingham (M)
- 18. Anthony Gordon (M)
- 9. Harry Kane (F)
Substitutes:
- 13. Dean Henderson
- 23. James Trafford
- 12. Trevoh Chalobah
- 15. Dan Burn
- 24. Reece James
- 25. Djed Spence
- 14. Jordan Henderson
- 16. Kobbie Mainoo
- 17. Morgan Rogers
- 21. Eberechi Eze
- 7. Bukayo Saka
- 11. Marcus Rashford
- 19. Ollie Watkins
- 22. Ivan Toney
The quarter-final match between Norway and England will take place at 4:00 AM on July 12, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium, a neutral venue for the tournament. This is a knockout match, meaning the losing team will be eliminated; there will be no concept of improving rankings or calculating points as in the group stage.
The form of both teams before kick-off.
Norway entered the quarter-finals with an impressive run of form, winning 4 of their last 5 matches and losing only one. This signals that the Nordic team has the necessary confidence and stability before a do-or-die match.
On the opposite side, England are equally impressive, having won 4 of their last 5 matches, with the remaining one ending in a draw. This recent unbeaten run has helped the Three Lions maintain the necessary momentum as they enter the high-pressure knockout round.
Nature of the match: No room for error.
Unlike the group stage, this quarter-final match is played on a neutral ground, so neither team has the home advantage or overwhelming support from the crowd. Therefore, the deciding factor will lie entirely in composure, tactical preparation, and the ability to capitalize on opportunities within 90 minutes, or even into extra time or a penalty shootout if the two sides cannot determine a winner.
In a knockout format, any small mistake can cost you your place in the semi-finals. Both Norway and England understand this pressure, and the similarity in their recent form makes the match even more unpredictable.
Tactical analysis
With their current form, Norway are unlikely to opt for a defensive approach, instead choosing to maintain an active style of play and utilize the pace of the game to create dangerous opportunities. The confidence gained from their recent positive results could allow them to play more comfortably against a highly-rated opponent.
Meanwhile, England, with their wealth of experience in major tournaments, will likely prioritize defensive solidity first, then exploit individual moments or set pieces to make a difference. Their recent unbeaten run shows they have a good balance between attack and defense.
Overall, this promises to be a balanced match between two teams in similar form. Psychological factors and the ability to adapt to the pressure of a knockout stage on a neutral ground will play a crucial role in determining which team secures a place in the semi-finals.
Norway's recent form
- 06/07/2026: Brazil 1-2 Norway (Winner)
- 01/07/2026: Ivory Coast 1-2 Norway (Winner)
- June 27, 2026: Norway 1-4 France (Loss)
- June 23, 2026: Norway 3-2 Senegal (Winner)
- June 17, 2026: Iraq 1-4 Norway (Winner)
England's recent form
- 06/07/2026: Mexico 2-3 England (Winner)
- 01/07/2026: England 2-1 Democratic Republic of Congo (Winner)
- June 28, 2026: Panama 0-2 England (Winner)
- June 24, 2026: England 0-0 Ghana (Draw)
- June 18, 2026: England 4-2 Croatia (Winner)
Rankings
| Team | Location | Point | form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2 | 6 | WWLWW |
Team form and statistics
Norway
Form in the last 5 matches:WWLWW
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 5
- Wins: 4
- Draw: 0
- Loss: 1
Goal:
- Scored: 12 goals (Average: 2.4 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 9 goals (Average: 1.8 goals/match)
Older brother
Form in the last 5 matches:WFWWV
Statistics for this season:
- Matches played: 5
- Wins: 4
- Draw: 1
- Losses: 0
Goal:
- Scored: 11 goals (Average: 2.2 goals/match)
- Goals conceded: 5 (Average: 1.0 goal/match)
Force situation
Amsterdam
- M. Pedersen: Cold (Missing Fixture)
England
- J. Henderson: Wirst Injury (Missing Fixture)
- J. Quansah: Suspension Through Sports Court (Missing Fixture)
Predicted lineup
Predictions and odds
Predicted winner:Older brother
Predicted odds:
- Norway wins: 10%
- Draw: 45%
- He wins: 45%
Predicted number of goals:
- Norway: -2.5 goals
- England: -5.5 goals
Advice:Combo Winner : England and +1.5 goals
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
