England will play Norway in the quarter-finals of the World Cup tonight, with a place in the semi-finals as the reward for the winners. Thomas Tuchel’s men start the match in Miami as favourites but are wary of a Norway side featuring Erling Haaland and Martin Odegaard. Victory would represent a significant step forward in England’s quest to win their first trophy for 60 years, with just two games standing between them and glory if they triumph in Florida this evening.
Who could England play in the semi-final?
Should England beat Norway, their semi-final match will be against either Argentina or Switzerland, who meet each other in the early hours of Sunday morning. The game would take place on Wednesday, July 15, with kick-off at 8pm BST. Atlanta, which hosted England’s Round of 32 win over DR Congo, would be the location for the semi-final showdown.
England have not played Argentina in a competitive game since a group stage meeting at the 2002 World Cup, which the Three Lions won 1-0. Switzerland, meanwhile, were beaten on penalties by England in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024 following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.
Who could England play in the final?
Should they make it all the way to the final, England would play either Spain or France in New Jersey on Sunday, July 19, with kick-off at 8pm. France booked their place in the last four with victory over Morocco, while Spain overcame Belgium to set up the clash between the European heavyweights. Their semi-final will take place a day before England’s potential last four match on Tuesday, July 14.
