A place in the FIFA World Cup semi-finals is up for grabs on Saturday night as England take on Norway in one of the most eagerly anticipated matches of the tournament. Below, we preview the quarter-final, highlight the best bets and give our match prediction.
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The spotlight will inevitably fall on two of the world’s best strikers, Harry Kane and Erling Haaland, but this quarter-final is about far more than an individual battle. England are looking to continue their impressive progress under Thomas Tuchel, while Norway are chasing history after reaching the last eight for the first time since 1998.
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England have steadily grown into the tournament.
After navigating the group stage unbeaten, the Three Lions survived a stern test against DR Congo before edging hosts Mexico 3-2 in a thrilling Round of 16 encounter. Harry Kane once again led from the front, while Jude Bellingham continued to dictate proceedings in midfield as Tuchel’s side showed both resilience and attacking quality under pressure.
1.96
Norway vs England
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England have looked well organised throughout the World Cup and possess quality all over the pitch. Kane remains one of the tournament’s leading scorers, while Bellingham, Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden have all produced moments of brilliance. Their only concern heading into Saturday is at the back, with defensive changes required following Jarell Quansah’s suspension.
Norway, meanwhile, have been one of the stories of the tournament.
After defeating Ivory Coast in the Round of 32, Ståle Solbakken’s men stunned five-time world champions Brazil 2-1 to reach the quarter-finals. Erling Haaland produced another match-winning display, while Martin Ødegaard has orchestrated attacks superbly throughout the competition.
2.29
Norway vs England
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Playing without the burden of expectation, Norway have embraced the underdog tag. Haaland has insisted the pressure is entirely on England, a mindset that could allow the Norwegians to play with freedom against one of the tournament favourites.
Recent Form & Stats
England
- Unbeaten at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Beat Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16.
- Harry Kane has been among the tournament’s leading goalscorers.
- Thomas Tuchel remains unbeaten in competitive matches as England manager.
Norway
- Knocked out Brazil with a famous 2-1 victory.
- Reached their first World Cup quarter-final since 1998.
- Erling Haaland has scored seven goals at the tournament.
- Four of Norway’s five World Cup matches have produced three or more goals.
Best Bets & Prediction
Prediction: Draw at 3.65.
Best Bet: England to qualify at 1.45.
Alternative Bet: BTTS – Yes at 1.64.
