Norway and England clash in a quarter-final encounter at the World Cup, with both nations seeking to reach the semi-finals. The Three Lions aim to extend their knockout campaign, while the Scandinavians look to upset the odds against one of world football’s traditional powers. Follow our liveblog for minute-by-minute commentary.
Haaland makes a darting solo run and Sorloth spots him, attempting a through ball into space. However, an England defender is alert and cuts out the pass
Madueke’s cross goes begging
Madueke whips a decent cross into the box, but none of his teammates can get on the end of it
Let’s go!
Mr Turpin, the French referee of tonight’s match, blows his whistle!
Minute of silence for Jayden Adams
A minute of silence is observed at the stadium as the football world pays tribute to Jayden Adams, the Bafana Bafana player who died today in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Time for the anthems!
We will start with Ja, vi elsker dette landet, Norway’s national anthem
God Save the King will then ring in the Miami stadium
15 minutes until kick-off!
The Cyborg has arrived in Miami!
Three Lions ready to fight! 🦁
Inside England’s locker room
Norway’s official lineup
Three Lions’ starting XI
18th WC appearance for Pickford!
Hello and welcome!
Welcome to our live coverage of Norway -England in the World Cup quarter-finals!
The Three Lions face a formidable Scandinavian side led by Erling Haaland, who has been one of the tournament’s standout performers.
Thomas Tuchel’s England have combined defensive solidity with attacking flair, establishing themselves as genuine contenders with a commanding performance against a determined Mexico at the Azteca Stadium for their round of 16 clash. The Three Lions continue their pursuit of their first World Cup title.
Norway delivered one of the tournament’s biggest shocks by eliminating five-time World Cup winners Brazil in an epic round of 16 encounter. Erling Haaland‘s brilliance has announced their arrival as genuine quarter-final contenders.
