Norway will face England in the World Cup quarter-finals with a near fully fit squad, despite a sickness bug that swept through the camp in the lead-up to the match. The Scandinavians, appearing in their first World Cup since 1998, have been one of the surprise packages of the tournament, winning two of three group stage games before stunning Brazil in the round of 16.
Team News and Injury Update
Manager Stale Solbakken confirmed that several players had been unwell due to the intense tournament schedule. “We've had a few players who haven't been feeling well, but things are getting better. It's not ideal during a tournament, but we're managing the issue,” Solbakken said. However, team doctor Ola Sand assured that the situation is under control: “All players are healthy now. Very little fuss considering that we have been close together for almost six weeks. We are in control.”
Confirmed Starting Lineup
As a result, few surprises are expected in the starting XI. Erling Haaland, who has enjoyed a superb campaign and scored both goals in the victory over Brazil, leads the line. The full Norway lineup is: Nyland; Wolfe, Heggem, Ajer, Ryerson; Berge, Berg, Odegaard; Schjelderup, Haaland, Sorloth.
Match Details
The quarter-final tie takes place at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 1, 2026, with kick-off at 10pm BST. The match will be broadcast live on ITV1.
