Norway vs England Prediction: Best Bets, Odds & Predicted Lineups
Haaland vs Kane. One Semi-final Place.
This is the headline quarter-final.
The world's most prolific striker against England's all-time leading goalscorer.
Norway arrives after one of the biggest shocks of the tournament, defeating Brazil 2-1 thanks to another outstanding performance from Erling Haaland. England survived a dramatic battle with Mexico despite playing more than half an hour with ten men, showing resilience that has defined Thomas Tuchel's side throughout the tournament.
This isn't simply Haaland versus Kane.
It's Norway's fearless attacking football against England's tournament experience.
Norway vs England Quick Facts
Competition
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Quarter-final
Date
July 11, 2026
Kick-off
21:00 UTC
Venue
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, USA
Winner Plays
Argentina/Switzerland or Egypt/Colombia in the Semi-finals
Road to the Quarter-finals
Norway's Road to the Quarter-finals
Norway 2-0 Iraq
Norway 2-1 France
Norway 1-0 Senegal
Norway 2-1 Ivory Coast
Norway 2-1 Brazil
England's Road to the Quarter-finals
England 2-0 Panama
England 3-1 Croatia
England 1-1 Ghana
England 2-1 DR Congo
England 3-2 Mexico
Key Team News
Norway could be without left-back David Møller Wolfe after he was forced off against Brazil, although Erling Haaland is fully fit after scoring twice in that victory.
England must cope without suspended Jarell Quansah following his red card against Mexico, while Jordan Henderson has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament through injury. Reece James could return after recovering from a hamstring problem.
Best Bet
Both Teams To Score
Predicted Score
England 2-1 Norway
Why This Match Feels Different
Most teams have tried to survive against England.
Norway won't.
With Martin Ødegaard pulling the strings and Haaland constantly threatening the space behind England's defence, Norway will attack whenever opportunities arise.
England possesses greater squad depth.
Norway has the tournament's hottest striker.
One transition could decide everything.
Team Form Analysis
Norway
Ståle Solbakken's side has become the tournament's surprise package.
Disciplined defensively.
Clinical going forward.
Confident after eliminating Brazil.
Strengths
Erling Haaland's finishing.
Fast counter-attacks.
Strong defensive organisation.
Dangerous from set pieces.
Weaknesses
Can struggle when forced into long periods without possession.
Defensive depth is thinner than England's.
England
England has shown it can win in different ways.
Possession. Counter-attacks. Defensive resilience.
The victory over Mexico demonstrated that even with ten men, Tuchel's team remained composed under pressure.
Strengths
World-class attacking depth.
Excellent midfield quality.
Experience in knockout football.
Strong mentality.
Weaknesses
Vulnerable to pace behind the full-backs.
Defensive suspensions could affect balance.
Team News, Injuries & Predicted Lineups
Norway
Solbakken is expected to continue with the side that eliminated Brazil.
Predicted XI
Norway
4-3-3
Ørjan Nyland
GK
Julian Ryerson
DEF
Kristoffer Ajer
DEF
Leo Østigård
DEF
David Møller Wolfe*
DEF
Martin Ødegaard
MID
Sander Berge
MID
Patrick Berg
MID
Antonio Nusa
ATT
Alexander Sørloth
ATT
Erling Haaland
ATT
*If Møller Wolfe is unavailable, Birger Meling is the most likely replacement.
England
Thomas Tuchel is expected to make only one enforced defensive change.
Predicted XI
England
4-2-3-1
Jordan Pickford
GK
Reece James
DEF
John Stones
DEF
Marc Guéhi
DEF
Myles Lewis-Skelly
DEF
Declan Rice
MID
Jude Bellingham
MID
Cole Palmer
MID
Bukayo Saka
MID
Anthony Gordon
MID
Harry Kane
ATT
Reece James is expected to return, while Quansah misses out through suspension.
Players Who Could Decide The Match
Harry Kane
Bayern Munich, Bundesliga
England's captain thrives in knockout football.
His movement inside the penalty area remains among the best in world football.
Best Markets
Anytime Goalscorer
Goal or Assist
Over Shots on Target
Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid, La Liga
After scoring twice against Mexico, Bellingham enters the quarter-final full of confidence.
Erling Haaland
Manchester City, Premier League
Seven goals already.
One of the tournament's standout performers.
England cannot afford to give him a single clear opportunity.
Martin Ødegaard
Arsenal, Premier League
Norway's creative heartbeat.
Every dangerous attack is likely to involve him.
Tactical Battle
England will attempt to dominate midfield through Rice and Bellingham.
Norway will happily absorb pressure before releasing Haaland quickly in transition.
The duel between Stones and Haaland could define the quarter-final.
England's full-backs must also prevent Ødegaard from finding space between the lines.
The Hidden Betting Angle
Most bettors will focus on the match winner.
The better value may be Both Teams To Score.
Norway has scored in every knockout match.
England has found the net in every game of the tournament.
Both attacks are stronger than their respective defences.
Betting Guide & Current Odds
Odds provided by our partners from 1Bet. Odds are subject to change before kick-off. Always verify the latest prices before placing your bet and always gamble responsibly.
England is priced around 1.95 to win in 90 minutes.
Norway is available near 4.00, while the draw is approximately 3.60. England remains the bookmakers' favourite, although Haaland's remarkable form has narrowed the gap.
Expert Betting Tips, Tricks & Strategies
Both Teams To Score
The standout selection.
Why?
Haaland is in outstanding form.
England has scored in every match.
Both sides attack with confidence.
Defensive absences could create opportunities.
Harry Kane Anytime Goalscorer
England's captain consistently delivers in major tournaments.
Over 2.5 Goals
Two of Europe's best attacks should create plenty of chances.
England to Qualify
Tournament experience could prove decisive if the match remains level late on.
Editor's Choice
Both Teams To Score
This offers the best combination of value and probability.
Why?
Haaland is among the tournament's leading scorers.
Kane and Bellingham are in excellent form.
Norway won't abandon its attacking identity.
England's defence has looked vulnerable at times.
Predicted Score
England 2-1 Norway
Norway vs England FAQs
Who is favourite to win Norway vs England?
England enters the quarter-final as the slight favourite thanks to its greater tournament experience, although Norway's victory over Brazil has made this one of the hardest matches to predict.
What is the best bet?
Both Teams To Score offers the strongest combination of value and probability.
Which player is most likely to score?
Erling Haaland and Harry Kane are the two standout goalscoring candidates.
Can Norway reach its first World Cup semi-final?
Yes. Norway has already defeated Brazil and possesses enough attacking quality to trouble any defence led by Haaland and Ødegaard.
What is the predicted score?
England 2-1 Norway.
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