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And so the last non-European side left standing in the FIFA World Cup faces a rare meeting with European opposition in Saturday's quarterfinal — with another two opponents from the Old World ahead if it is to retain its crown.
LOS ANGELES: England lock horns with Norway in a World Cup quarter-final in Miami on Saturday that pits Harry Kane against Erling Haaland in a mouthwatering battle of elite strikers. The teams are competing to face either reigning champions Argentina or surprise package Switzerland in the semifinals. Kane has once again been England’s hero, dragging his teammates through an attritional last-16 meeting with Mexico at the Estadio Azteca that they won 3-2 despite having a man sent off. The Bayern Munich forward has scored six goals to fire the Three Lions to the quarter-finals. Haaland appears to have been enjoying himself ever since he touched down in the United States and began smashing in the seven goals that have carried Norway further than ever before. Their run, which included eliminating Brazil, has been accompanied by their fans’ joyous rowing celebration that has turned venues across the US into giant human Viking ships. “Every game has been the most important (in history) for Norwegian football, especially in the knockout rounds, so this is the third time it is the most important game,” Norway coach Stale Solbakken said on Friday. Kane described 25-year-old Haaland as “a beast” but insisted he and the Manchester City striker had contrasting styles. “I see myself as a different player, although I score the same goals,” the England captain, 32, said on Friday. “I like to maybe touch the ball a little bit more, be involved with the play a little bit more, but also can play as maybe the out-and-out number nine. “I don’t think it’s one to compare ourselves.
When Norway beat Brazil in the World Cup on Sunday, fans around the world erupted in celebration by performing the so-called Viking Row. Except, that is, for Emil Anners Lappen.
MIAMI, July 10 : Norway have shed their World Cup jitters and now believe deep down they can beat England in the quarter-finals, coach Stale Solbakken said on Friday as his team prepare for the biggest game in the nation's history.
Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was substituted due to an injury during the World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain on Friday at Los Angeles Stadium.
Before Erling Haaland and Norway played Brazil in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, the Striking Viking was asked about his squad's chance of beating the five-time world champions.
Ahead of Norway's biggest soccer match, players requested and received a hotel switch due to noise and disruption nearby. (This video contains AI-assisted content.)
MIAMI, July 10 : Stale Solbakken took a moment to pass on his best wishes to Kevin Keegan on Friday ahead of Norway's World Cup quarter-final against England - an indication, the coach said, of his country's deep connection with the English game.